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Arabi, S, Eshtehardian, E and Shafiei, I (2022) Using Bayesian Networks for Selecting Risk-Response Strategies in Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(08).

Chang, T, Chi, S and Im, S (2022) Understanding User Experience and Satisfaction with Urban Infrastructure through Text Mining of Civil Complaint Data. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(08).

Dias Barkokebas, R, Al-Hussein, M and Li, X (2022) VR–MOCAP-Enabled Ergonomic Risk Assessment of Workstation Prototypes in Offsite Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(08).

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Virtual reality (VR); Motion capture (MOCAP); Ergonomics; Ergonomic risk assessment; Offsite construction;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0002319
  • Abstract:
    Workers in offsite construction facilities are often exposed to repetitive motion and awkward body postures that are associated with the risk of developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders despite the use of automated equipment on production lines. To reduce the exposure to these risks, an investigation of the physical demands that workstations impose on workers’ bodies is needed. Since traditional methods used to collect human body motions have limitations, such as workplace interruptions and biased results due to subjective observation, this paper proposes a virtual reality (VR)–motion capture (MOCAP)-based ergonomic assessment method to evaluate ergonomic risks in a laboratory setting during the design phase of workstation development. It is expected that the number of iterations of physical workstation prototypes would be reduced if ergonomic risk ratings are identified proactively in the initial phases of workstation design, which would thereby reduce the cost and time required to develop and implement an improved workstation design. The present study includes a feasibility analysis of the proposed method in which participants representative of specific percentiles of the population based on their physical stature were invited to voluntarily participate in a research experiment. The results obtained demonstrate that the proposed method can successfully simulate the elemental motions, referred to as therbligs, of reaching and positioning (Pearson’s correlation coefficient is found to equal 0.80 and 0.94, respectively), while the simulation of the assembling therblig requires further investigation. The contribution of this study is a virtual reality–motion captured-enabled ergonomic risk assessment method applied to workstation design for offsite construction production lines. In addition, the deployment of the proposed method allows a holistic ergonomic assessment that considers objective and subjective parameters.

Ezzeddine, A, Shehab, L, Lucko, G and Hamzeh, F (2022) Forecasting Construction Project Performance with Momentum Using Singularity Functions in LPS. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(08).

Feng, K, Wang, S, Lu, W, Liu, C and Wang, Y (2022) Planning Construction Projects in Deep Uncertainty: A Data-Driven Uncertainty Analysis Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(08).

Gomes Araújo, L and Lucko, G (2022) Best Practices for Case Studies in Construction Engineering and Management Research. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(08).

Heaton, R, Martin, H, Chadee, A, Milling, A, Dunne, S and Borthwick, F (2022) The Construction Materials Conundrum: Practical Solutions to Address Integrated Supply Chain Complexities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(08).

Islam, M S, Mohandes, S R, Mahdiyar, A, Fallahpour, A and Olanipekun, A O (2022) A Coupled Genetic Programming Monte Carlo Simulation–Based Model for Cost Overrun Prediction of Thermal Power Plant Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(08).

Koo, H J and O’Connor, J T (2022) A Strategy for Building Design Quality Improvement through BIM Capability Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(08).

Le, C, Jeong, H D, Damnjanovic, I and Bukkapatnam, S (2022) Pareto Principle in Scoping-Phase Cost Estimating: A Multiobjective Optimization Approach for Selecting and Applying Optimal Major Work Items. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(08).

Lee, C, Chong, H, Tanko, B L and Klufallah, M (2022) Effect between Trust in Communication Technology and Interorganizational Trust in BIM-Enabled Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(08).

Lee, G H, Kim, J I, Koo, C and Kim, T W (2022) Automated Generation of Precast Concrete Slab Stacks for Transportation in Offsite Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(08).

Liu, Y, Yao, F, Ji, Y, Tong, W, Liu, G, Li, H X and Hu, X (2022) Quality Control for Offsite Construction: Review and Future Directions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(08).

Mmereki, D and Brouwer, D (2022) Application of Innovative Materials and Methods in Green Buildings and Associated Occupational Exposure and Health of Construction Workers: A Systematic Literature Review. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(08).

Simmons, D R, Polmear, M, Bae, H and McCall, C (2022) Applying a New Lens: Using Photo Elicitation in Construction Engineering Management Research. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(08).

Son, J, O’Brien, W J and Thomas, S R (2022) Recommended Practices for Effective Management of Academia–Industry Collaborative Research Teams in Construction Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(08).

Wang, Y, Thangasamy, V K, Tiong, R L K and Zhang, L (2022) Improved Workflow for Precast Element Design Based on BIM and Lean Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(08).

Xia, P, Xu, F, Zhou, T and Du, J (2022) Benchmarking Human versus Robot Performance in Emergency Structural Inspection. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(08).

Zarghami, S A (2022) Prioritizing Construction Activities: Addressing the Flaws of Schedule-Based Indexes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(08).