Buhamdan, S; Duncheva, T and Alwisy, A (2021) Developing a BIM and simulation-based hazard assessment and visualization framework for CLT construction design. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(3): 04021003, ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
One emerging trend in sustainable medium-density construction is the use of mass timber products such as cross laminated timber (CLT), which is a novel approach that involves numerous connectors. Researchers have not previously investigated the potential health impacts of different connectors. This paper proposes a framework to correlate the specification of CLT connectors to the potential risk of exposure to hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). We also propose an innovative adaptation of the Location-Based Management System flow line by adding a health risk dimension. The usefulness of the proposed framework is tested using a cutting-edge case study building, the tallest timber building in Scotland. The contribution of this research is a novel appreciation of the impact on installers' Health & Safety based on the specified type of CLT connectors. With the methodology outlined in this paper, a HAVS variable can be added to design analysis to increase social sustainability in the built environment alongside other sustainability pillars. The findings are relevant to structural engineers, architects, key industry stakeholders, and researchers in the built environment.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building information modeling; cross-laminated timber; design; discrete event simulation; health and safety; social sustainability; visualization |
| Index terms: | dimension, cross-laminated timber, Scotland, built environment, installer, architect, social sustainability, location-based management system, adaptation, case study, discrete event simulation, building information modelling, density, vibration, exposure, mass timber, visualization, design analysis, structural engineer, methodology, hazard assessment, specification, health and safety, health risk |
| Subjects: | public and environmental health, research methods, design practice, contractual condition, health safety and environment, Geography, environmental hazards, environmental health, information systems, communities and social development, infrastructure and transport systems, user focus, mechanical systems, data collection methods, profession, control systems, practitioner, building materials, design analysis, modelling and simulation, analytical methods, health monitoring assessment and metrics |
| Topics: | Contract Administration, Digital Applications, Urban Studies, Design Practice, Sustainability, Stakeholder Management, Roles and Professions, Construction Materials, Engineering Principles, Geographical Context, Project Management, Research Practice, Health and Safety |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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