Ibañez-Guzmán, J (1995) Modelling of on-site work cells for the simulation of automated and semi-automated construction. Construction Management and Economics, 13(5), pp. 427-434. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
This paper describes a software-based approach for the design, modelling and simulation of automated and semi-automated construction. It proposes that, through the use of currently available software, it is possible to attain the project definition phase for new robotic devices without the need for fabricating prototypes. The use of two different models for the simulation of on-site work cells is proposed. The first looks into the physical operations of new construction robots. The second examines the influence that the automation of the target operations in the construction process could have. The paper includes a description of the logical process and sample software tools plus applications that can be used towards the development of a computer-aided design construction automation environment. Emphasis is put on the use of kinematic and discrete-event simulation techniques. A comparison of this approach with full prototyping undertake by certain large contractors is presented.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction robots; design; discrete-event simulation; kinematic simulation |
| Index terms: | computer aided design, automated construction, prototype, modelling, automation, construction process, site work, prototyping |
| Subjects: | building construction, automation and robotics, computational design, site logistics, modelling and simulation, analytical methods, innovation and technology management |
| Topics: | Site Management, Digital Applications, Engineering Principles |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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