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Bi, L, Ren, B, Zhong, D and Hu, L (2015) Real-Time Construction Schedule Analysis of Long-Distance Diversion Tunnels Based on Lithological Predictions Using a Markov Process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Boz, M A and El-adaway, I H (2015) Creating a Holistic Systems Framework for Sustainability Assessment of Civil Infrastructure Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Kaminsky, J and Javernick-Will, A (2015) Theorizing the Internal Social Sustainability of Sanitation Organizations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Kashani, H, Ashuri, B, Shahandashti, S M and Lu, J (2015) Investment Valuation Model for Renewable Energy Systems in Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Lee, S (2015) Determination of Priority Weights under Multiattribute Decision-Making Situations: AHP versus Fuzzy AHP. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Lei, Z, Han, S, Bouferguène, A, Taghaddos, H, Hermann, U and Al-Hussein, M (2015) Algorithm for Mobile Crane Walking Path Planning in Congested Industrial Plants. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Mobile crane; Industrial projects; Crane walking; Path planning; Project planning and design;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000929
- Abstract:
On-site construction of industrial projects relies heavily on large mobile cranes for the lifting of prefabricated modules, which over the years have become heavier and more voluminous. Industrial construction sites are frequently congested, a condition that reduces the area where cranes can freely maneuver. As a result, in some cases mobile cranes may not have sufficient clearance to perform the lifts and thus need to pick and walk with loads to a point from which the modules can ultimately be set in their resting positions. Since this type of crane operation presents higher risks of failure or accident in comparison to the traditional scenario, in which the location of the crane does not change for the duration of the lifting, a detailed analysis of these operations is paramount to ensure safety and efficiency. Paradoxically, many practitioners still rely on their best judgment for crane walking planning, which in the case of highly congested and complex construction sites is likely to lead to inefficiencies and errors since numerous obstacles may interfere with the crane body and the load. Furthermore, manual analysis is tedious, time-consuming and cannot respond rapidly to changes in work orders or project scope, especially considering the large number of lifts involved in modern industrial projects. In this paper, a generic algorithm is proposed for mobile crane walking path planning, which considers the typical site constraints, the geometry of lifted modules, and crane configuration. The proposed algorithm calculates the pick area and crane collision-free operation area, based upon which the crane’s walking paths are determined. A case study, based on an actual industrial project, is presented to validate the developed algorithm.
Leung, M, Bowen, P, Liang, Q and Famakin, I (2015) Development of a Job-Stress Model for Construction Professionals in South Africa and Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Li, H, Xu, Z and Demeulemeester, E (2015) Scheduling Policies for the Stochastic Resource Leveling Problem. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Liao, C (2015) Optimal Inspection Strategies for Labor Inspection in the Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Lu, W, Zhang, L and Li, Z (2015) Influence of Negotiation Risk Attitude and Power on Behaviors and Outcomes When Negotiating Construction Claims. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Mostafa, M A and El-Gohary, N M (2015) Semantic System for Stakeholder-Conscious Infrastructure Project Planning and Design. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Russell, M M, Liu, M, Howell, G and Hsiang, S M (2015) Case Studies of the Allocation and Reduction of Time Buffer through Use of the Last Planner System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Sun, Y and Zhang, L (2015) Balancing Public and Private Stakeholder Interests in BOT Concessions: Minimum Revenue Guarantee and Royalty Scheme Applied to a Water Treatment Project in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).