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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.
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.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: ASCE Awards & Prizes; Cranes; Imaging techniques; Visual aids; Safety; Productivity; Construction equipment; Communication;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1993)119:1(23)
- Abstract:
Cranes are the most important pieces of equipment on many construction sites. While technological advances have been made in crane hardware, the communication system used to coordinate the crane operator's actions with other craftsmen has not changed in decades. Crane operators frequently cannot see the loads they are moving, so they rely on hand signals relayed among craftsmen. This paper introduces the CRANIUM, a video system designed to improve productivity and safety of crane operations by improving communications. A video camera mounted on the crane boom transmits an image to a television monitor in the crane cab. The operator has a real‐time picture of the loads and craftsmen which might otherwise be out of direct line of sight. A full‐scale fully‐operational prototype CRANIUM was designed, fabricated, and extensively tested in the field. Experimental results show that for moderate and high precision lifts, productivity can be increased 16–21%. Crane safety is also improved.
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.