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AlChaer, E and Issa, C A (2020) Engineering Productivity Measurement: A Novel Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(08).
Cai, S, Ma, Z, Skibniewski, M J, Bao, S and Wang, H (2020) Construction Automation and Robotics for High-Rise Buildings: Development Priorities and Key Challenges. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(08).
Chen, Y, Chen, S, Hu, C, Jin, L and Zheng, X (2020) Novel Probabilistic Cost Estimation Model Integrating Risk Allocation and Claim in Hydropower Project. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(08).
Han, Y, Yin, Z, Zhang, J, Jin, R and Yang, T (2020) Eye-Tracking Experimental Study Investigating the Influence Factors of Construction Safety Hazard Recognition. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(08).
Ibrahim, M W, Hanna, A S, Russell, J S, Abotaleb, I S and El-adaway, I H (2020) Quantitative Analysis of the Impacts of Out-of-Sequence Work on Project Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(08).
Jiang, Y and Bai, Y (2020) Estimation of Construction Site Elevations Using Drone-Based Orthoimagery and Deep Learning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(08).
Kim, J J, Miller, J A and Kim, S (2020) Cost Impacts of Change Orders due to Unforeseen Existing Conditions in Building Renovation Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(08).
Li, H, Lv, L, Zuo, J, Su, L, Wang, L and Yuan, C (2020) Dynamic Reputation Incentive Mechanism for Urban Water Environment Treatment PPP Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(08).
Li, J, Wang, H, Xie, Y and Zeng, W (2020) Human Error Identification and Analysis for Shield Machine Operation Using an Adapted TRACEr Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(08).
Ryu, J, Alwasel, A, Haas, C T and Abdel-Rahman, E (2020) Analysis of Relationships between Body Load and Training, Work Methods, and Work Rate: Overcoming the Novice Mason’s Risk Hump. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(08).
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Construction management; Masons; Ergonomics; Biomechanical analysis; Motion capture system;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001889
- Abstract:
Masons regularly perform physically strenuous and demanding duties that may exceed a safe limit. Such activities can contribute to an early retirement for masons, resulting in a shortage of skilled craft workers. Previous ergonomic studies have observed that workers develop safer and more productive work techniques as they gain experience. This study aims to analyze relationships between body loads, experience, and work methods. Specifically, we expanded a previous pilot study by increasing the number of participants from 21 masons to 66 masons. Participants completed a prebuilt standard concrete masonry unit (CMU) lead wall using 45 CMUs. Motion capture suits were used to capture masons’ motions, and a combined biomechanical-productivity analysis was carried out to determine the loads experienced by major body joints. Exploiting the larger dataset, this study assessed how different experience groups load their joints and adjust their work techniques as the work height changes. The results suggested that experienced journeymen adopt similar work techniques distinct from those of less experienced workers. Further, training apprentices to adopt these work methods can help reduce occupational injuries and improve productivity. The results show that the journeymen with more than 20 years of experience adopt safer and more productive work techniques distinct from those of less experienced workers. The present study contributes to the body of knowledge on masons’ safety and productivity by providing an in-depth understanding of the linkage between body loads, work experience, techniques, and productivity. Additionally, the findings in this study are expected to have a greater impact when they are adopted to apprentice-training methods and applied to other high musculoskeletal-disorders-risk trades.
Sonmez, R, Aminbakhsh, S and Atan, T (2020) Activity Uncrashing Heuristic with Noncritical Activity Rescheduling Method for the Discrete Time-Cost Trade-Off Problem. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(08).
Tan, T, Lu, W, Tan, G, Xue, F, Chen, K, Xu, J, Wang, J and Gao, S (2020) Construction-Oriented Design for Manufacture and Assembly Guidelines. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(08).
Yin, X, Chen, Y, Bouferguene, A, Zaman, H, Al-Hussein, M and Russell, R (2020) Data-Driven Framework for Modeling Productivity of Closed-Circuit Television Recording Process for Sewer Pipes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(08).
Zhan, W and Pan, W (2020) Formulating Systemic Construction Productivity Enhancement Strategies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(08).
Zhang, R P, Lingard, H and Oswald, D (2020) Impact of Supervisory Safety Communication on Safety Climate and Behavior in Construction Workgroups. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(08).
Zheng, J, Wen, Q and Qiang, M (2020) Understanding Demand for Project Manager Competences in the Construction Industry: Data Mining Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(08).
Zhu, L, Cheung, S O, Gao, X, Li, Q and Liu, G (2020) Success DNA of a Record-Breaking Megaproject. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(08).