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Abu‐Hijleh, S F and Ibbs, C W (1993) Systematic Automated Management Exception Reporting. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(01), 87–104.

Beliveau, Y J, Dixit, S S, Dal, T and Morad, A A (1993) Multitask Motion Planning for Material Handling in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(01), 180–91.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction materials; Equipment; Computer applications; Robotics; Planning; Control;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1993)119:1(180)
  • Abstract:
    This paper describes a proposed system, Multi‐Task Motion Planning (MTMP) for planning and modeling operations of large material‐handling equipment typically found in construction. The system will provide the capability to effectively plan conflicting multiple tasks to be performed concurrently and also provide a mechanism to directly output code to automate the overall process. MTMP aims at integrating structural dynamic behavior of the equipment at the path‐planning stage to resolve conflicts. A geometric/graphical approach is proposed that considers equipment constraints and degrees of freedom. The system is conceived within a three‐dimensional computer‐aided design (CAD) animation and simulation graphics package, which allows modeling of the environment and provides an interactive tool for motion planning. A capability to store motion variables for individual objects will allow for automatically generating code for automation. The system has been envisioned to meet the demand for automation to improve planning and operational safety in the construction industry. However, the underlying concepts can be useful for a variety of material‐handling operations and off‐line programming of robots.

Diaz, C F and Hadipriono, F C (1993) Nondeterministic Networking Methods. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(01), 40–57.

Everett, J G and Slocum, A H (1993) CRANIUM: Device for Improving Crane Productivity and Safety. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(01), 23–39.

Federle, M O, Rowings, J E and DeVany, T S (1993) Model of Career Choice for Craftworkers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(01), 105–14.

Ioannou, P G and Leu, S (1993) Average‐Bid Method—Competitive Bidding Strategy. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(01), 131–47.

Jeljeli, M N, Russell, J S, Meyer, H W G and Vonderohe, A P (1993) Potential Applications of Geographic Information Systems to Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(01), 72–86.

Johnson, K D and Tatum, C B (1993) Technology in Marine Construction Firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(01), 148–62.

Kelley, M N (1993) Second Roebling Lecture 1991. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(01), 1–5.

Murtaza, M B, Fisher, D J and Skibniewski, M J (1993) Knowledge‐Based Approach to Modular Construction Decision Support. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(01), 115–30.

Sanders, S R and Thomas, H R (1993) Masonry Productivity Forecasting Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(01), 163–79.

Stewart, M G (1993) Modeling Human Performance in Reinforced Concrete Beam Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(01), 6–22.

Touran, A (1993) Probabilistic Cost Estimating with Subjective Correlations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(01), 58–71.