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Basha, I M and Gab‐Allah, A A (1991) Value Engineering in Egyptian Bridge Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 393–401.

Committee on Construction Equipment and Techniques (1991) Trenchless Excavation Construction Methods: Classification and Evaluation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 521–36.

Duerr, D (1991) Transportation of Shippingport Reactor Pressure Vessel. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 551–64.

Fisher, D J and O'Connor, J T (1991) Constructability for Piping Automation: Field Operations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 468–85.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Constructability; Automation; Pipes; Construction methods; Productivity; Computer aided design; Three‐dimensional models;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1991)117:3(468)
  • Abstract:
    This paper focuses on how the productivity of semi‐automated piping construction for process plants may be improved through constructability‐enhancement tactics. This paper answers the question regarding how field operations activities must be altered to support the automated field effort. The semi‐automated environment of piping erection assumes a pipe manipulator attached to the boom of a 22‐ton, rough‐terrain crane for the base piece of pipe‐lifting equipment. This study concentrates on horizontal process piping erection. Three major categories of constructability issues are addressed. These issues include material handling, equipment capabilities, and equipment configuration. Quantitative techniques used to compile empirical data regarding innovations for a semi‐automated construction process include physical modeling and computer simulation, via a three‐dimensional computed‐aided design simulation software package. There is a 24% construction‐productivity savings occurring when these constructability issues for the automated piping erection system are implemented.

Fondahl, J W (1991) The Development of the Construction Engineer: Past Progress and Future Problems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 380–92.

Hinze, J and Appelgate, L L (1991) Costs of Construction Injuries. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 537–50.

Kelley, M N (1991) Ft. Drum Estimating and Bidding from Contractor's Point of View. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 565–71.

Rasdorf, W J and Abudayyeh, O Y (1991) Cost‐ and Schedule‐Control Integration: Issues and Needs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 486–502.

Schubert, F N (1991) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Afghanistan's Highways 1960–1967. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 445–59.

Seibert, J E and Evans, G W (1991) Time‐Constrained Resource Leveling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 503–20.

Thomas, H R (1991) Labor Productivity and Work Sampling: The Bottom Line. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 423–44.

Warszawski, A and Navon, R (1991) Robot for Interior‐Finishing Works. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 402–22.

Williams, T P (1991) Hypertext Data Base Applications in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 460–7.