Singh, A (2002) Lean engineering for mass housing: Design, manufacture and site erection. Journal of Construction Research, 3(1), pp. 97-122. ISSN 1609-9451
Abstract
There is a tremendous housing shortage in the world that can only be overcome by innovative designs and enlightened production management, such as lean construction. This paper presents a method for fast and low-cost erection of apartment housing units that have architectural flexibility, manufacturing flexibility, and erection flexibility. Flexibility is one of the fundamental aspects of lean manufacturing. The paper describes an innovative design using cam and nut jointing methods for large panel erection, and presents characteristics of an appropriate structural system to correspond to the mechanical jointing and quick erection needs. Current precast plants can quickly acquire capabilities to manufacture large panels as per the stated design using cam and nut. The cam screw and cam nut scheme is conducive to quick erection, besides being capable of withstanding all structural and natural loads. Erection speeds using this method are estimated to be about ten times as fast as conventional methods, thereby facilitating lean production. This paper presents an overall lean approach to the design, manufacture, and construction of this innovative housing system. It is believed that only through innovative systems can future technology needs of the world be met.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | industrial housing; mass housing; flexibility; architecture; production; precast; prefabrication; erection; manufacture |
| Index terms: | lean production, production management, lean manufacturing, housing, lean construction, prefabrication |
| Subjects: | manufacturing engineering, construction type, building construction, project delivery |
| Topics: | Site Management, Project Management, Engineering Principles, Construction Technology |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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