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Chau, K W (1995) Monte Carlo simulation of construction costs using subjective data. Construction Management and Economics, 13(05), 369-83.

Ibañez-Guzmán, J (1995) Modelling of on-site work cells for the simulation of automated and semi-automated construction. Construction Management and Economics, 13(05), 427-34.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: automation; design; robotics; simulation
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199500000048
  • Abstract:

    A software-based approach for the design, modelling and simulation of automated and semi-automated construction is described. Through the use of currently available software, it is possible to attain the project definition phase for new robotic devices without the need for fabricating prototypes. The use of two different models for the simulation of on-site work cells is proposed. The first looks into the physical operations of new construction robots. The second examines the influence that the automation of the target operations in the construction process could have. The paper includes a description of the logical process and sample software tools plus applications that can be used towards the development of a computer-aided design construction automation environment. Emphasis is put on the use of kinematic and discrete-event simulation techniques. A comparison of this approach with full prototyping undertaken by certain large contractors is presented.

Mak, S W (1995) Risk analysis in construction: a paradigm shift from a hard to soft approach. Construction Management and Economics, 13(05), 385-92.

Modin, J (1995) KBS-CLASS: a neural network tool for automatic content recognition of building texts. Construction Management and Economics, 13(05), 411-6.

O'Brien, W J, Fischer, M A and Jucker, J V (1995) An economic view of project coordination. Construction Management and Economics, 13(05), 393-400.

Oxman, R E (1995) Data, knowledge and experience in multi-user information systems. Construction Management and Economics, 13(05), 401-9.

Sloan, B (1995) In search of excellence in learning: the strategic value of computer-assisted learning (CAL). Construction Management and Economics, 13(05), 435-9.

Yamazaki, Y (1995) An integrated construction planning system using object-oriented product and process modelling. Construction Management and Economics, 13(05), 417-26.