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RISCOCSY I: CAM-Oriented CAD System
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Computers are playing an increasing role in the construction process, especially in the design phase. Designers still use computer-aided design (CAD) systems as drafting tools, mimicking manual drafting to a large extent. ...
COCSY II: CAD/CAM Integration for On-Site Robotics
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper discusses the need for automatic data extraction, processing, and transfer [computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) interfacing] between the design and construction phases as a key element ...
Economic Benefits of Lightweight versus Conventional Construction Methods
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper offers an economic comparison between two construction methods, lightweight and conventional. The first aspects to be compared are the initial and life-cycle (
Feasibility Study of an Automated Tool for Identifying the Implications of Changes in Construction Projects
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Because of the fragmented nature of project information, decisions on changes in construction projects are usually based on project design instead of project requirements. This research proposes a new approach for coping ...
Can Labor Inputs be Measured and Controlled Automatically?
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Real-time control of on-site construction is a growing field still in its infancy. Labor inputs is an important project performance indicator to be controlled because it is a leading input in construction projects. A model ...
Selection of Optimal Construction Robot Using Genetic Algorithm
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper describes a genetic algorithm (GA) for construction robot selection. The problem of optimizing the robot's parameters using GA as a tool is analyzed on the model of an automated device for use in the restoration ...
Economic Comparison between Drywall and Conventional Partitions
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper describes two construction methods for erecting partitions in housing—concrete-block masonry (conventional partition) and drywall. The drawbacks of the conventional partitions are their erection is (1) ...
Fully Automated Rebar CAD/CAM System: Economic Evaluation and Field Implementation
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper describes an economic evaluation that determines the value to the user of a fully automated rebar computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) system. That value is $167,000, rising to more than ...
Human Factors in Introducing On‐Site Construction Automation
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Implementation of automation and robotics is being considered by segments of the construction industry as part of an overall program to increase productivity, safety, and quality, and to remain competitive in the face of ...