Abstract: Techniques for measuring distances, relative heights, and angles have improved significantly during the last decades. Some of these techniques can be used in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry to ...

Abstract: In 1982 McDonnell Douglas Aerospace (MDA) and United Stirling AB (USAB) of Sweden formed a joint venture to develop and market a solar Stirling dish system. Eight modules were built and ...

Abstract: Current uses of computers in construction include design, planning, scheduling, and cost estimating. Much more could be achieved on a fully computer-integrated construction site. This paper describes initial work at the ...