Kataoka, M (2008) Automated generation of construction plans from primitive geometries. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(8), pp. 592-600. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
Current construction simulation systems need detailed architectural models and schedules in order to estimate costs and visualize the construction process. However, the process of developing a building model, formulating a schedule, and eventually synchronizing them is a time-consuming and laborious process. When changes occur, the model and schedule must be modified or rebuilt using the same time-consuming and laborious process. Therefore, systems of this kind are used only for some demonstrations. This paper describes a new way to automate construction simulations using simple architectural information and predefined "construction method templates." A number of construction method templates are computer readable and are stored as a knowledge base. The writer proves the concept by implementing a computer system to process building models and construction methods. The concept allows designers and construction engineers to build a model and simulate construction processes in a short period of time in the early stage of construction projects.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | automation; computer aided simulation; construction methods; estimation; knowledge-based systems; scheduling; three-dimensional models |
| Index terms: | construction process, construction project, scheduling, construction simulation, computer system, knowledge base, construction method, estimate, computer aided simulation, automation, geometry, designer, estimation, engineer, knowledge-based system |
| Subjects: | information systems, building construction, automation and robotics, production management, artificial intelligence, financial and cost management, operations research, modelling and simulation, computing systems, profession, mathematical modelling |
| Topics: | Time Control, Site Management, Digital Applications, Roles and Professions, Cost Management, Research Practice, Project Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCA |
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