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Altayeb, S (1992) Efficacy of Drug Testing Programs Implemented by Contractors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 780–90.

Bubbers, G and Christian, J (1992) Hypertext and Claim Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 716–30.

Hijazi, A M, AbouRizk, S M and Halpin, D W (1992) Modeling and Simulating Learning Development in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 685–700.

Hinze, J and Wiegand, F (1992) Role of Designers in Construction Worker Safety. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 677–84.

Jaselskis, E J and Russell, J S (1992) Risk Analysis Approach to Selection of Contractor Evaluation Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 814–21.

Liska, R W and Snell, B (1992) Financial Incentive Programs for Average‐Size Construction Firm. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 667–76.

Moselhi, O, Fazio, P and Hason, S (1992) Automation of Concrete Slab‐on‐Grade Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 731–48.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Automation; Concrete slabs; Construction methods; Robotics; Economic factors; Concrete placing;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1992)118:4(731)
  • Abstract:
    This paper addresses the effective use of various levels of automation in concrete slab‐on‐grade construction, considering conventional manual construction, semiautomated placing using a laser‐guided screeding machine and automated finishing using a robotic floor finisher. For both manual construction and semiautomated placing, information is obtained through structured interviews of concrete contractors and site observations. Information on robotic finishing is obtained from robot developers. When compared to the conventional manual construction of a typical 1,859‐m2, 150‐mm‐thick slab, accomplished in 10 hours with a 12‐man placing crew and a six‐man finishing crew, automation of finishing alone is found to offer benefits through a 30% reduction in the size of the finishing crew, whereas automation of placing alone offers benefits through a 33% reduction in the placing crew size and a 20% activity‐duration reduction. Automation of both placing and finishing allows a 33% placing‐crew‐reduction, 25% finishing‐crew increase, and a 60% activity‐duration reduction. These benefits are considerably increased when higher quality is explicitly specified.

Russell, J S and Jaselskis, E J (1992) Predicting Construction Contractor Failure Prior to Contract Award. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 791–811.

Sanvido, V E and Paulson, B C (1992) Site‐Level Construction Information System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 701–15.

Syal, M G, Grobler, F, Willenbrock, J H and Parfitt, M K (1992) Construction Project Planning Process Model for Small‐Medium Builders. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 651–66.

Thomas, H R, Sanders, S R and Bilal, S (1992) Comparison of Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 635–50.

Thomas, H R, Smith, G R and Ponderlick, R M (1992) Resolving Contract Disputes Based on Differing‐Site‐Condition Clause. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 767–79.

Tommelein, I D, Levitt, R E and Hayes‐Roth, B (1992) SightPlan Model for Site Layout. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 749–66.