Russell, J S and Skibniewski, M J (1990) An ergonomic analysis framework for construction tasks. Construction Management and Economics, 8(3), pp. 329-338. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
This paper presents a new methodology for obtaining a quantitative measure of human task performance complexity and effort on the construction site. An example application of the developed methodology to the analysis of concrete placement tasks is provided. The developed method can be used to aid construction equipment manufacturers in understanding and assessing the automation potential for a variety of construction work tasks.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction automation; human performance; robotics potential of construction tasks |
| Index terms: | construction site, placement, manufacturer, complexity, methodology, construction equipment, automation, robotics, construction work, human-performance |
| Subjects: | practitioner, human factors and perception, work location, operations management, management, research methods, automation and robotics, construction equipment, systems engineering |
| Topics: | Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Project Management, Roles and Professions, Plant and Equipment, Digital Applications, Human Resources, Site Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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