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AbouRizk, S and Shi, J (1994) Automated Construction‐Simulation Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 374–85.
AbouRizk, S M, Halpin, D W and Wilson, J R (1994) Fitting Beta Distributions Based on Sample Data. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 288–305.
Bai, Y and Amirkhanian, S N (1994) Knowledge‐Based Expert System for Concrete Mix Design. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 357–73.
Everett, J G and Slocum, A H (1994) Automation and Robotics Opportunities: Construction versus Manufacturing. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 443–52.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Automation; Robotics; Construction; Manufacturing; Construction methods;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1994)120:2(443)
- Abstract:
Automation and robots are frequently mentioned as solutions to industrywide problems of increasing costs, declining productivity, skilled‐labor short‐ages, safety, and quality control. Despite numerous attempts to develop automation and robotics for construction field operations, few practical applications can be found on construction sites today. The promises of robotics remain unfulfilled, and attempts to transfer automation technology from manufacturing have not been optimal. Identification of opportunities for automation requires analysis of construction work at the appropriate level. This paper presents a hierarchical taxonomy that divides construction field operations into several levels. The basic‐task level is the appropriate level for construction automation. The paper presents a set of basic tasks that describe construction field work. Construction is compared to highly repetitive manufacturing operations to gain insight into the relationships among product design, process design, and fabrication. In manufacturing, product and process design are closely interrelated. In construction, process design is completely separate from product design, but is intimately related to fabrication. Until construction product and process design become more highly integrated, automation must occur at the basic‐task level. Advances in construction automation will continue to be characterized by a machine performing physically intensive basic tasks, operated by a human craftsperson performing the information‐intensive basic tasks.
Farid, F and Koning, T L (1994) Simulation Verifies Queuing Program for Selecting Loader‐Truck Fleets. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 386–404.
Furuya, N, Yamaoka, R and Paulson, B C (1994) Construction of Akashi‐Kaikyo Bridge West Anchorage. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 337–56.
Hinze, J and Tracey, A (1994) The Contractor‐Subcontractor Relationship: The Subcontractor's View. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 274–87.
Ndekugri, I and Turner, A (1994) Building Procurement by Design and Build Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 243–56.
Nishigaki, S, Vavrin, J, Kano, N, Haga, T, Kunz, J C and Law, K (1994) Humanware, Human Error, and Hiyari‐Hat: A Template of Unsafe Symptoms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 421–42.
Pin, T H and Scott, W F (1994) Bidding Model for Refurbishment Work. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 257–73.
Severson, G D, Russell, J S and Jaselskis, E J (1994) Predicting Contract Surety Bond Claims Using Contractor Financial Data. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 405–20.
Thomas, H R, Smith, G R and Mellott, R E (1994) Interpretation of Construction Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 321–36.
Williams, T P (1994) Predicting Changes in Construction Cost Indexes Using Neural Networks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 306–20.