Tariq, S; Hussein, M; Wang, R D and Zayed, T (2022) Trends and developments of on-site crane layout planning 1983–2020: Bibliometric, scientometric and qualitative analyses. Construction Innovation, 22(4), pp. 1011-1035. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
Purpose: This study aims to thoroughly examine the trends and developments of crane layout planning (CLP) in the construction field and reveal future research directions for modular integrated construction (MiC). Design/methodology/approach: Through a rigorous systematic mixed-review methodology that integrates bibliometric, scientometric and qualitative analysis, this study explored the crane layout research trend; the scientometric analysis of journal sources and keywords occurrence network; the research contributions and links between influential countries; the classification of research articles based on the type of problems and solution approaches; the qualitative analysis of existing findings and research gaps; and the future research direction for CLP in MiC. Findings: This study found five categories under the CLP domain, namely, crane selection, crane location, integrated crane selection and location, integrated crane location and allocation of supply points and hybrid problems. The major research approaches used to solve CLP is optimization (43%), visualization (23%), decision support systems (16%), simulation (11%) and qualitative techniques (7%). The possible future research directions include artificial intelligence-based models, multi-crane locations, CLP for MiC re-use, dynamic models representing real-life scenarios and building information modeling-based virtual reality models. Originality/value: Through a mixed-review methodology, this study provides a comprehensive analysis of problem settings and solution methods of CLP while mitigating the subjectivity of traditional review methods. Also, it presents a repertoire on CLP and illuminates future directions for seasoned researchers in the context of MiC.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | computational numerical techniques; construction engineering management; construction management; construction plan equipment; construction technology; open manufacturing/offsite construction |
| Index terms: | qualitative analysis, methodology, construction engineering management, open manufacturing, visualization, decision support, journal, subjectivity, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, construction technology, re-use, building information modelling |
| Subjects: | artificial intelligence, human factors and perception, research dissemination and communication, digital engineering, research design and methodology, virtual reality, information systems, decision analysis, health safety and environment, project management theory and practice, design practice, manufacturing engineering, research methods |
| Topics: | Risk Management, Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Project Management, Health and Safety, Digital Applications, Design Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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