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Abd Jamil, A H and Fathi, M S (2020) Enhancing BIM-Based Information Interoperability: Dispute Resolution from Legal and Contractual Perspectives. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(07).
Abdul Nabi, M, El-adaway, I H, Fayek, S, Howell, C and Gambatese, J (2020) Contractual Guidelines for Construction Safety–Related Issues under Design–Build Standard Forms of Contract. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(07).
Antwi-Afari, M F, Li, H, Umer, W, Yu, Y and Xing, X (2020) Construction Activity Recognition and Ergonomic Risk Assessment Using a Wearable Insole Pressure System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(07).
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Activity recognition; Construction workers; Overexertion risk; Supervised machine learning classifiers; Wearable insole pressure system; Work-related musculoskeletal disorders;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001849
- Abstract:
Overexertion-related construction activities are identified as a leading cause of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among construction workers. However, few studies have focused on the automated recognition of overexertion-related construction workers’ activities as well as assessing ergonomic risk levels, which may help to minimize WMSDs. Therefore, this study examined the feasibility of using acceleration and foot plantar pressure distribution data captured by a wearable insole pressure system for automated recognition of overexertion-related construction workers’ activities and for assessing ergonomic risk levels. The proposed approach was tested by simulating overexertion-related construction activities in a laboratory setting. The classification accuracy of five types of supervised machine learning classifiers was evaluated with different window sizes to investigate classification performance and further estimate physical intensity, activity duration, and frequency information. Cross-validation results showed that the Random Forest classifier with a 2.56-s window size achieved the best classification accuracy of 98.3% and a sensitivity of more than 95.8% for each category of activities using the best features of combined data set. Furthermore, the estimation of corresponding ergonomic risk levels was within the same level of risk. The findings may help to develop a noninvasive wearable insole pressure system for the continuous monitoring and automated activity recognition, which could assist researchers and safety managers in identifying and assessing overexertion-related construction activities for minimizing the development of WMSDs’ risks among construction workers.
Davila Delgado, J M, Oyedele, L, Beach, T and Demian, P (2020) Augmented and Virtual Reality in Construction: Drivers and Limitations for Industry Adoption. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(07).
Elshaboury, N, Attia, T and Marzouk, M (2020) Application of Evolutionary Optimization Algorithms for Rehabilitation of Water Distribution Networks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(07).
Fayek, A R (2020) Fuzzy Logic and Fuzzy Hybrid Techniques for Construction Engineering and Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(07).
Garcia, A J and Mollaoglu, S (2020) Measuring Key Knowledge-Related Factors for Individuals in AEC Project Teams. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(07).
Gholizadeh, P and Esmaeili, B (2020) Cost of Occupational Incidents for Electrical Contractors: Comparison Using Robust-Factorial Analysis of Variance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(07).
Han, Y, Li, J, Cao, X and Jin, R (2020) Structural Equation Modeling Approach to Studying the Relationships among Safety Investment, Construction Employees’ Safety Cognition, and Behavioral Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(07).
Hosseinian, S M, Farahpour, E and Carmichael, D G (2020) Optimum Outcome-Sharing Construction Contracts with Multiagent and Multioutcome Arrangements. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(07).
Karimi, H and Taghaddos, H (2020) Impact of Age on the Strength of Experience and Education Role in Fatal Injuries Prevention in Iranian Construction Craft Workers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(07).
Kiomjian, D, Srour, I and Srour, F J (2020) Knowledge Sharing and Productivity Improvement: An Agent-Based Modeling Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(07).
Martinez, P, Livojevic, M, Jajal, P, Aldrich, D R, Al-Hussein, M and Ahmad, R (2020) Simulation-Driven Design of Wood Framing Support Systems for Off-Site Construction Machinery. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(07).
Minooei, F, Goodrum, P M and Taylor, T R B (2020) Young Talent Motivations to Pursue Craft Careers in Construction: The Theory of Planned Behavior. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(07).
Soman, R K and Whyte, J K (2020) Codification Challenges for Data Science in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(07).
Sun, C, Ahn, S and Ahn, C R (2020) Identifying Workers’ Safety Behavior–Related Personality by Sensing. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(07).
Toland, M D, Bowen, P and Dueber, D M (2020) Multidimensional Item Response Theory Analysis of Work-Related, After-Hours Contact, and Psychosocial Measurement Scales for Construction Professionals. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(07).
Wang, Q, Zuo, W, Guo, Z, Li, Q, Mei, T and Qiao, S (2020) BIM Voxelization Method Supporting Cell-Based Creation of a Path-Planning Environment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(07).
Wibowo, A and Sundermeier, M (2020) Developing a Fuzzy Value-for-Money Analysis Model for Annuity-Based Public-Private Partnership Infrastructure Projects under Consideration of Risk Mitigation Capability. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(07).
Yang, X, Yu, M and Zhu, F (2020) Impact of Project Planning on Knowledge Integration in Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(07).
Zhang, L, Yuan, J, Xia, N, Bouferguene, A and Al-Hussein, M (2020) Improving Information Sharing in Major Construction Projects through OC and POC: RDT Perspective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(07).
Zhang, X, Zhang, W, Jiang, L and Zhao, T (2020) Identification of Critical Causes of Tower-Crane Accidents through System Thinking and Case Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(07).