Birkes, A Y (1999) Multimedia data definition and requirements for construction applications. PhD thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA.
Abstract
Today, the information being exchanged within the Architectural, Engineering, Construction (AEC) arena comes in many forms such as text, documents, graphs, charts, drawings, pictures, audio, and video. These diverse forms of information provide a rich set of data that can enhance the communication of ideas. This research will investigate the role that a multimedia database (MMDB) can play in modeling these forms of data in AEC projects. Particular focus will be given to the access and storage of video information of construction site activities. This investigation is prompted by the need to enhance information exchange within AEC projects as well as the need to present that information in educational settings. An MMDB is a vehicle for providing an integrated system for the following: the design of AEC projects through lessons learned; the maintenance and operation of AEC facilities; the aid of communication between all players in the project; and the information to educate people about these activities. This dissertation describes a generic multimedia data definition for conceptually modeling the constructs of a multimedia database, with an emphasis on modeling construction application video. A description of the application requirements, functional requirements and the implementation framework and modeling approach is provided. A prototype system is described that demonstrates the MMDB using real data from two construction sites. Queries from three scenarios are used to access the stored information, showing the power and flexibility of the MMDB framework. The research contributions include the generic multimedia data definition, the implementation framework and modeling approach, and a method for documenting construction activities using multimedia data to support ongoing design and development of building construction projects.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
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| Thesis advisor: | Baker, N and Chinowsky, P |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | communication; construction activities; construction site; flexibility; integrated system |
| Index terms: | investigation, dissertation, integrated system, implementation, modelling, design and development, construction activity, database, documents, lessons learned, construction site, building construction, prototype, drawing, information exchange |
| Subjects: | design methods, data collection methods, data science, work location, modelling and simulation, technical documentation, professional development, data management, research dissemination and communication, construction operations, contractual arrangements, analytical methods, design process, building construction |
| Topics: | Engineering Principles, Procurement, Research Practice, Information Management, Construction Technology, Design Practice, Digital Applications, Site Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCA |
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