Sawhney, A and Mund, A (2002) Adaptive probabilistic neural network-based crane type selection system. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(3), pp. 265-273. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
Due to the central role of cranes in construction operations, specialists in the construction industries have cooperated in the development of structured methods and software for crane selection. Most of these software tools are for crane model selection, and integrated systems that handle both crane type and model selection are not readily available. This paper presents the crane type selection features of IntelliCranes, a prototype integrated crane selection tool that assists in both crane type and crane model selection based on a set of inputs describing the construction operation under consideration. By using historical data and advanced artificial intelligence computing tools such as artificial neural networks, IntelliCranes automates crane type selection. Crane type and crane model selection are seamlessly integrated in a comprehensive crane selection tool, and consistency in the selection of cranes for similar situations is increased.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | computer software; construction sites; cranes; lifting; neural networks; selection |
| Index terms: | construction operation, construction industry, integrated system, artificial intelligence, prototype, construction site, neural network, artificial neural network, lifting, computing |
| Subjects: | industry analysis, occupational health and safety management, design methods, computing systems, construction operations, artificial intelligence, modelling and simulation, work location |
| Topics: | Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Health and Safety, Site Management, Digital Applications, Design Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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