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Easa, S M (1989) Resource Leveling in Construction by Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(02), 302–16.

Hinze, J and Couey, J (1989) Weather in Construction Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(02), 270–83.

Ioannou, P G (1989) Dynamic Probabilistic Decision Processes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(02), 237–57.

Kangari, R and Yoshida, T (1989) Prototype Robotics in Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(02), 284–301.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Automation; Construction industry; Research; Robotics; Technology;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1989)115:2(284)
  • Abstract:
    As a key technology, construction robots are expected to improve working conditions, reduce accidents, and increase construction productivity. Robotics in the construction industry is a young and fast‐growing interdisciplinary field. However, it is only recently that the subject has begun to emerge as a coherent but multidisciplinary activity. Although the construction industry so far has managed to develop highly productive systems without the help of robots, there are specific areas of application in which robots could benefit the industry. This paper describes prototype construction robots developed by a Japanese contractor in the areas of rockwool spraying, concrete and wall finishing, silo lining, and radioactive concrete cutting. Application of these robots in traditional construction sites, and their implementation in new construction fields are discussed. To obtain the full benefit of robots, it is necessary to change the whole construction system like factory automation did in the manufacturing industries. Newly developed construction systems should achieve the building design and construction planning just suited to robots.

Karshenas, S (1989) Truck Capacity Selection for Earthmoving. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(02), 212–27.

Logcher, R D, Wang, M and Chen, F H (1989) Knowledge Processing for Construction Management Data Base. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(02), 196–211.

Remold, L E (1989) Simulation of Nonsteady Construction Processes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(02), 163–78.

Tatum, C B, Bauer, M F and Meade, A W (1989) Process of Innovation for Up/Down Construction at Rowes Wharf. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(02), 179–95.

Tavakoli, A, Taye, E D and Erktin, M (1989) Equipment Policy of Top 400 Contractors: A Survey. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(02), 317–29.

Wyrick, D A and Eschenbach, T G (1989) Remote Oil and Gas Facility Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(02), 228–36.