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Simulation-Based Assessment of Workers’ Muscle Fatigue and Its Impact on Construction Operations
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Impact of Mobile Augmented Reality System on Cognitive Behavior and Performance during Rebar Inspection Tasks
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Mobile augmented reality (MAR) enhances the real world through the superimposition of computer-generated information while not interfering with a users’ mobility, having great potential to support various construction ...
Motion Data-Driven Biomechanical Analysis during Construction Tasks on Sites
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Transaction-Cost-Based Selection of Appropriate General Contractor-Subcontractor Relationship Type
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Relationships between general contractors and subcontractors are generally formed on a project-by-project basis. However, because of the competitive nature of the construction industry, this traditional arrangement can ...
Automated Action Recognition Using an Accelerometer-Embedded Wristband-Type Activity Tracker
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Automated worker action recognition helps to understand the state of workers’ actions, enabling effective management of work performance in terms of productivity, safety, and health issues. A wristband equipped with an ...
Synthetic Image Dataset Development for Vision-Based Construction Equipment Detection
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: This paper presents a systematic method to create universally applicable synthetic training image datasets for computer vision-based construction object detection. The synthetic images created by inserting a virtual object ...
Vision-Based Detection Method for Construction Site Monitoring by Integrating Data Augmentation and Semisupervised Learning
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Training deep learning models for vision-based monitoring of construction sites usually requires a large amount of labeled data. Semisupervised learning methods can efficiently obtain unlabeled data with substantial cost ...
Theoretical Framework for Utilizing Eye-Tracking Data to Understand the Cognitive Mechanism of Situational Awareness in Construction Hazard Recognition
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Comprehending the cognitive processes underlying hazard identification is crucial for enhancing worker safety behavior in construction. Recent studies have explored eye-tracking technology’s potential in understanding human ...
An Automated Biomechanical Simulation Approach to Ergonomic Job Analysis for Workplace Design
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are reported to be the most common category of nonfatal occupational injuries that result in days away from work and are also a leading cause of temporary and permanent ...
Investigating the Impact of Virtual Reality Accident Experience on Construction Workers’ Risk Habituation through Individual Behaviors
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: In developed countries, due to the prevalence of high-rise buildings, construction workers often need to work on scaffolding in a safe manner to ensure their safety. Consequently, the unsafe behavior of workers in these ...