Naji, K K (2005) Virtual environments for improving construction site safety. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 1(2), pp. 93-102. ISSN 1745-2007
Abstract
This paper aims to present a visual simulation technique for improving construction site safety based on virtual construction environments (VCE). Additionally, the paper presents a framework to conduct true 'what-if' analysis related to the safety of the construction site, and a case study for validating the presented methodology. This research will add a new dimension to be further investigated, through collaborative research efforts, with respect to the nD project initiated at the University of Salford in the UK.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction site safety; virtual construction environments |
| Index terms: | virtual environment, case study, construction site, methodology, dimension |
| Subjects: | research methods, work location, health monitoring assessment and metrics, virtual reality, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Digital Applications, Site Management, Research Practice, Health and Safety |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
N.B. Descriptive scope is a count of how many of the five facets of empirical research are indicated by the words used in title, abstract and keywords. It is not intended as a judgement on the research; merely a count of the kind of word we would expect to indicate Phenomenon, Concepts, Theoretical framing, Empirical techniques, Analytical techniques. If all five are present, then a code of “5 PCTEA” will indicate this. If you feel the coding for this record is questionable, we welcome discussion around the terms we matched or the way we categorized them. The facet you would expect may not be coded, or a facet may be coded inappropriately. This can also bear on a larger question, of which facets should be treated as defining in construction management research. Please get in touch, and we will look at it. More details here