ISARC 2005

ISARC 2005

22nd International Symposium on Automation
and Robotics in Construction

September 11/14, 2005 - Ferrara, Italy

ISARC 2005

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22nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction

Faculty of Architecture, Ferrara, Italy, 11-14 September 2005

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Program

Sunday, Sept. 11
05.00 p.m. Registration
07.00 p.m. IAARS’s Board meeting
   
Monday, Sept. 12
08.00 a.m. Registration
09.30 a.m. Opening Plenary Session
10.30 a.m. Coffee Break
11.00 a.m. Sessions AC & SSPR
01.00 p.m. Lunch / IAARS’s Board meeting
03.00 p.m. Sessions SIC-1 & DVSA-1
04.00 p.m. Coffee Break
04.30 p.m Sessions SIC-1 & DVSA-1
05.30 p.m. End of Sessions
   
Tuesday, Sept. 13
08.00 a.m. Registration
08.40 a.m. Sessions HE2 & DVSA2
09.00 a.m. City Guided Tour
10.40 a.m. Coffee Break
11.00 a.m. Sessions RA & MNP1
01.00 p.m. Lunch
02.30 p.m. Sessions SIC2 & Pref
04.10 p.m. Coffee Break
04.30 p.m. Session HE1 & MNP2
06.10 p.m. End of Session
07.30 p.m. Social Event/ Gala Dinner
   
Wednesday, Sept. 14
08.00 a.m. Registration ISARC & Workshop
09.00 a.m. Workshop
10.40 a.m. Coffee Break
11.00 a.m. Workshop
01.00 p.m. Lunch
02.00 p.m IAARC’s General Assembly
03.00 p.m. End of Symposium

 

Sept. 12, 09.30 a.m.

Opening Plenary Session
Chairman: Prof. C. Alessandri, Head of Architecture Dept., Ferrara Univ.

Greeting of Ferrara University Rector

Greeting of Head of Architecture Faculty
IAARC’s President Keynote – CARE Construction Automation and Robotics En route

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Sept. 12, 11.00 a.m.

Session AC - Automation in Construction
Chairman: Ger Maas, Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands

T-H Award Keynote: An Overview of Automated Project Performance Control Research at the Technion - Ronie Navon, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Israel

Computer-Integrated Construction: Background and a Case Project
Luca Caneparo, DIPRA, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
The Use of Robotics and Automation in Nuclear Decommissioning
Derek W. Steward, Mohamed J. Bakari, Lancaster University, UK
An Innovative Construction Process-Contour Crafting (CC)
Dooil Hwang, Behrokh Khoshnevis, University of Southern California, USA
An IT Infrastructure and Safe Collaboration in Modern Construction Site
M. Abderrahim, R. Diez, University Carlos III of Madrid, Spain; S. Boudjabeur, Swinden Technology Centre, UK; J.M. Navarro-Suñer, Dragados Group S.A. San Sebastian de los Reyes, Spain; C. Balaguer, University Carlos III of Madrid, Spain
Direction of Construction Robot in Space Development
Tai Sik Lee, Ja Kyung Koo, Dong Wook Lee, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Eng., Hanyang University, Korea

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Sept. 12, 11.00 a.m.

Session SSPR – Special Session on Parallel Robot
Chairman: Prof. R. Di Gregorio, Faculty of Engineering, Ferrara Univ.

Keynote: Parallel Robots in Construction - Kamel S. Saidi, Alan M. Lytle, NIST, USA


Parallel robots used in passive and active protection of the buildings
Cornel Brisan, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania
An Application of a 3-DOF Parallel Manipulator for Earthquake Simulations
Marco Ceccarelli, Erika Ottaviano, Gianni Castelli, LARM, University of Cassino, Italy
Design and Control of the Quadruped Walking Robot ALDURO
Daniel Germann, Manfred Hiller, Dieter Schramm, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany
Link Length Control using Dynamics for Parallel Mechanism with Adjustable Link Parameters - Verification with Experiment using Actual Mechanism
Wataru Tanaka, Tatsuo Arai, Kenji Inoue, Tomohito Takubo, Osaka University, Japan
Mathematical Models Construction for Building Robots with Due Account of Elastic Deformations of Mechanisms
Alexej Bulgakov, South Russian State Technical University, Russia; Thomas Bock, Technical University Munich, Germany
Applied Robust Control for Vibration Suppression in Parallel Robots
Stephan Algermissen, Ralf Keimer, Michael Rose, Elmar Breitbach, Hans Peter Monner, German Aerospace Center, Germany
Forward Position Analysis of the SP-PS-RS Architectures
Raffaele Di Gregorio, Department of Engineering - University of Ferrara, Italy
Analytic Form Solution of the Forward Position Analysis of Three-Legged Parallel Mechanisms Generating SR-PS-RS Structures
Raffaele Di Gregorio, Department of Engineering - University of Ferrara, Italy

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Sept. 12, 03.00 p.m.

Session SIC1 – Sensor, Identification & Control
Chairman: S. Beghelli, Ferrara University, Italy

GA-based Fuzzy Controller Design for Tunnel Ventilation Systems
Baeksuk Chu, Dongnam Kim, Daehie Hong, Joongyoung Park, Jin Taek Chung, Korea Univ., Korea; Tae-Hyung Kim, Fire & Engineering Services Research Department, KICT, Korea
Evaluation of Wireless Sensor Node for Measuring Slope Inclination in Geotechnical Applications
Karen M. Furlani, Patrick K. Miller, Michael A. Mooney, Colorado School of Mines, USA
Performance Evaluation of a High-Frame Rate 3D Range Sensor for Construction Applications
Alan M. Lytle, National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA; Itai Katz, Stanford University, USA; Kamel S. Saidi, National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA
A low-cost Home Automation System based on Power-Line Communication Links
Elena Mainardi, Stefano Banzi, Marcello Bonfè, Sergio Beghelli, University of Ferrara, Italy
A Location System with RFID Technology in Building Construction Site
Soungho Chae, Naruo Kano, Waseda university, Japan

Development of MEMS-Based Vibration Sensor for Tunnel Construction and Maintenance Monitoring System
Jung-Yeol Kim, Soon-Wook Kwon, Hyun-Seok Yoo, Moon-Young Cho, Korea Institute of Construction Technology, Korea

Automation of the Technological Flow in Casial Cement Factory
S. Arad, V. Arad, Petrosany University, Romania, V. Cosma, The “Polytechnica” University of Timisoara, Romania
Integration of an automated active control system in building glazed facades for improving sound transmission loss
B. Naticchia, A. Carbonari, Polytechnic University of Marche, Italy

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Sept. 12, 03.00 p.m.

Session DVSA-1: Virtual Reality and 3D Scanning
Chairman: Marcello Balzani, DIAPReM, University of Ferrara, Italy

Interaction of Virtual and Physical Space in Contemporary Urban Design
Mir Saeed Moosavi, Islamic Azad University of Tabriz, Iran
"Low cost" techniques for building surveying and their 3D representation
Andrea Chiorboli, Marco Gatti, University of Ferrara, Italy
Real-Time, Three-Dimensional Object Detection and Modeling in Construction
Jochen Teizer, Frederic Bosche, Carlos H. Caldas, University of Texas, USA, Carl T. Haas, University of Waterloo, Canada, Katherine A. Liapi, University of Patras, Greece
Comparison of construction photograph and VR image in construction progress
Hyungeun Kim, Naruo Kano, Waseda University, Japan
Automatic Assembly System for Modular Structure
Yuzuru Terada, Satoshi Murata, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
An Innovative Aided Virtual Approach to the Recomposition of Fragments
F. Renna, N. Mosca, G. Carlomagno, G. Attolico, A. Distante, ISSIA-CNR, Italy
Image Processing For Construction Equipment Idle Time Analysis
Junhao Zou, Hyoungkwan Kim, University of Alberta, Canada
The Role and Benefits of Visualization in 3-D Street and Bridge Design
Rauno Heikkilä, Mika Jaakkola, Oulu University, Finland

A 3D Laser Scanner model as virtual database for integrated analyses
Claudio Alessandri, Marcello Balzani, Nicola Zaltron, Federico Uccelli, DIAPReM Centre, University of Ferrara, Italy

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Sept.13, 08.40 a.m.

Session HE2 – Heavy Equipment
Chairman: R. Molfino, University of Genova, Italy

Intelligent Excavator for Hydraulic Mobile Machine
Otso I. Karhu, Jani M. Vilenius, Jarno R. A. Uusisalo, Javier Moya Cid, Kalevi J. Huhtala, Tampere University of Technology, Finland
Automated Bucket Stabiliser for Hydraulic Mobile Machine
Jarno R. A. Uusisalo, Jani M. Vilenius, Tomi R. Krogerus, Otso I. Karhu, and Kalevi J. Huhtala, Tampere University of Technology, Finland
Remote control and monitoring of an underground robotic drilling equipment for landfill remediation
Vittorio Belotti, Rinaldo C. Michelini, Matteo Zoppi, University of Genova, Italy
Modeling and controlling for hydraulic excavator's arm
Daqing Zhang, Qinghua He, Peng Hao, HaiTao Zhang, Central South University, China
Development of Hardware In the Loop System (HILS) for Hydraulic Excavator
Tae-Hyeong Lim, Hyun-Chul Cho, University of Ulsan, Korea; Hong-Sun Lee, Hyundai Heavy Industry, Korea; Soon-Yong Yang, University of Ulsan, Korea
Virtual Prototyping and Real-Time Simulation of Heavy Equipment Manipulators including Elastic Deformations and Hydraulics
D. Schramm, D. Franitza, W. Lalo, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany
A Heavy Climbing Robotic Platform For Geotechnical Applications
Rezia M. Molfino, Roberto P. Razzoli, Matteo Zoppi, University of Genova, Italy
A Robotized Drilling System for Rocky Wall Consolidation
Rezia M. Molfino, Roberto P. Razzoli, Matteo Zoppi, University of Genova, Italy

Nonlinear Control System Design For Construction Robots: Estimation, Partial Linearization By Feedback And State-Dependent-Parameter Control
E.M. Shaban, K. Zied, C.J. Taylor, D.W. Seward, Lancaster University, UK

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Sept. 13, 08.40

Session DVSA-2 – Design and architecture
Chairman: Moom-Yuong Cho, Korea Institute of Construction Technology, Korea

The development of a concept for a Dutch construction system for high-rise buildings
Frans van Gassel, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, The Netherlands
An Analytic Study of Architectural Design Style by Fractal Dimension Method
Kuo-Chung Wen, Yu-Neng Kao, Chinese Culture University, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Technical developments in high-rise building
Ger Maas, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands
Implementation of a computer algorithm for an interactive 3D CAD generation of tensegrity structures
Jason E. Charalambides, Fredericks Institute of Technology, Cyprus, Katherine A. Liapi, University of Patras, Greece

IFD Buildings as design and delivery innovation
Roberto Di Giulio, Maddalena Cuccagna, University of Ferrara, Italy; Geert Jan van den Brand, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven/Bouwcentrum Delft (NL); Lee Quah Kiang, Real Estate and Construction Centre of Singapore (SG)

On the Economy and Benefits of 3-D Design Method in Bridge Engineering
Rauno Heikkilä, Mika Jaakkola, Oulu University, Pekka Pulkkinen, Consulting KORTES Ltd., Finland
Towards Automated Total Process in Road Construction
Rauno Heikkilä, Mika Jaakkola, Oulu University, Finland

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Sept. 13, 11,00 a.m.

Session R&A – Robotics & Automation
Chairman: C. Balaguer, University Carlos III, Madrid

Robotic Systems for Pavement Lane Painting Operations
Sangkyun Woo, Daehie Hong, Woo-Chang Lee, Korea University, Korea; Tae-Hyung Kim, Korea Institute of Construction Technology, Korea

Simulation and locomotion control for the Alicia³ climbing robot
Domenico Longo, Giovanni Muscato, Salvatore Sessa, Catania University, Italy

Control Issues of an Autonomous Vehicle
Q.P. Ha, T.H. Tran, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia; S. Scheding, University of Sydney, Australia; G. Dissanayake, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia; H.F. Durrant-Whyte, University of Sydney, Australia

On-machine Control and Documentation Systems for the Quality Management of Roads
Jochen Wendebaum, Johannes Fliedner, MOBA Mobile Automation AG, Germany

The Analysis of the Curtain Wall Installation Robot: Based on the Test in the Construction Site
Seung Nam Yu, Chong-Ho Choi, Seung Yeol Lee, Chang-Soo Han, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea; Kye-Young Lee, Sang-Heon Lee, SAMSUNG Co. E&C
Group, Korea

Control and Guidance of a Pipe Inspection Crawler (PIC)
Majid M. Moghaddam, Alireza Hadi, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran
Design, Modeling and Prototyping of a Pipe Inspection Robot
Majid Mohammady Moghaddam, Mohammad Reza Arbab Tafti, Tarbiat Modarres University, Iran

Multiconfigurable Inspection Robots for Low Diameter Canalizations
E.Gambao, M. Hernando, A. Brunete, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (UPM), Spain

Application of robots for inspection and restoration of historical sites
Michela Cigola, Assunta Pelliccio, Omar Salotto, Giuseppe Carbone, Erica Ottaviano, Marco Ceccarelli, University of Cassino, Italy

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Sept. 13, 11,00 a.m.

Session MN&P – 1
Chairman: Ronie Navon, Israel Institute of Technology, Israel

Keynote: Automation and Robotisation in Construction and Transition Management - Frans van Gassel, Ger Maas, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, The Nederlands

Petri Net Based Diagnosis for Construction Design
Calin Ciufudean, Adrian Graur, Constantin Filote, University of Suceava, Romania; Daniel Popescu, Technical University of Constructions Bucharest, Romania; Camelia Petrescu, ICPE Electrical Engineering CO., Romania

Building A Dynamic Path Choice Model of Flooding Evacuation in Urban Area
Kuo-Chung Wen, Chih-Fan Hsu, Inst. of Architecture and Urban Planning, Chinese Culture University, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Analysis of Incentivised Remuneration Schemes in Construction Industries
Hemanta Doloi, University of Melbourne, Australia
A Structured Approach to Form Dependency Structure Matrix for Construction Projects
J. Uma Maheswari, Koshy Varghese, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India
Cross-Organization Process Integration in Design-Build Team
Min-Yuan Cheng, Ming-Hsiu Tsai, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, R.O.C
Construction Conceptual Cost Estimates Using Support Vector Machine
Min-Yuan Cheng, Yu-Wei Wu, National Taiwan University Of Science And Technoloy, Taiwan, R.O.C
Evacuation in Buildings: Path-Finding for Real-Time Evacuation Systems
Po-Han Chen, Feng Feng, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

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Sept. 13, 02.30 p.m.

Session SIC2 – Sensor, Identification & Control
Chairman: To define

Mobile Robotics Tecnique For 3D Environment Reconstruction
Annalisa Milella, Mario Foglia, Politecnico of Bari, Italy; Giulio Reina, University of Lecce, Italy

Planar Map and 3D Model Construction Using a Mobile Robot
Tommaso Gramegna, Giovanni Attolico, and Arcangelo Distante, ISSIA-CNR, Italy

Laser Energy Transmission for a Wireless Energy Supply to Robots
Nobuki Kawashima, Kazuya Takeda, Hisanori Matsuoka, Kinki University, Japan; Yasuo Fujii, RoboMechanics Technology Laboratory Company. Ltd; Masahiko Yamamoto, Kinki University, Japan

Automatic control system for the declivity angle of the finishing beam
Mircea V. Nemescu, Mitica Temneanu, “Gh. Asachi” Technical University from IASI, Romania

A visual manipulation approach over constructive process management-interactive circles biosphere
Chi-Hsin Liang, Wei-Hao Huang, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan; Chun-I Chen, Feng Chia University, Taiwan; Teng-Wen Chang, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

Anti-Sway System for Slewing Cranes
Stefan Palis, Frank Palis, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Germany; Mario Lehnert, CePLuS GmbH, Magdeburg, Germany

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Sept. 13, 02.30 p.m.

Session Prefabrication
Chairman: Thomas Boc,k Technical University Munich, Germany

Study on the Storage and Transportation Optimization of Pre-fabrication Factory
Kuo-Chuan Shih, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology; Chun-Nen Huang, Taiwan Construction
Research Institute; Shu-Shun Liu, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology; Tao-Sheng Wu, Taiwan Construction Research Institute; Ming-Teh Wang, Taiwan Construction Research Institute, Taiwan, R.O.C

The Mobile Production of Prefab Wood Houses
L. Lunin, A. Bulgakow, University of Southern Russia; Y. Panibratov, University of Saint Petersburg, Russia; T. Bock, M. Kuehnet, Technical University Munich, Germany

Constructing a Unique and Complex Tilt-Up-Panel Structure Utilizing 3D CAD and Animation
Juan D. Manrique, University of Alberta, Canada; Mohamed Al-Hussein, Hole School of Construction, Alberta, Canada; Avi Telyas, Geoff Funston, Seaview LLC Corp., USA

Development and Effects of New Method of Conveying Materials for Construction of Cast-in-place Concrete Slabs
Yu Moroyama, Yukihiro Kurata, Hajime Yamashita, Toujyuro Nishi, Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Japan

Refitting, Reorganization and Use for New Purposes with Prefabricated Construction Elements Based on the Fast-Connector-System
Jana Timmermans, Ron Unser, Technical University Munich, Germany

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Sept.13, 04.30 p.m.

Session HE1-Heavy Equipment
Chairman: F. Malaguti, CNR-IMAMOTER, Italy

Instrumentation of a Roller Compactor to Monitor Vibration Behavior during Earthwork Compaction
Robert V. Rinehart, Michael A. Mooney, Colorado School of Mines, USA

The Possibility of Directional Stability Improvement of Articulated Tool-Carriers
Marian J. Lopatka, Tomasz Muszynski, Military University Of Technology, Warsaw, Poland

Planning of scooping position and approach path for loading operation by wheel loader
Shigeru Sarata, AIST, Japan; Yossewee Weeramhaeng, Takashi Tsubouchi, University of Tsukuba, Japan
Simulation Study of a Control Procedure for Automated Loading of Bulk Media
Ahmad Hemami, Ferri Hassani, McGill University, Canada
Formation of geometrical structure of
manipulator for mechanized bridge

F. Kuczmarski, J. Zelkowski, M. Gontarczyk, Military University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
Hydrostatic Transmission with a Traction Control
Massimo Martelli, Luca G. Zarotti, CNR-Imamoter, Italy
Cutting and Impedance Model of Soil-Excavator Interaction
Fiorenzo Malaguti, CNR-Imamoter, Italy

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Sept.13, 04.30 p.m.

Session MN&P – 2
Chairman: M-T. Wang, Taiwan Construction Research Institute, Taiwan

Smart GA-Based Cost-Scheduling Model for Resource-Constrained Projects
Haijie Weng, Po-Han Chen, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Integration of CMIS and MS Project in Construction Schedule Control
Hsi-Chi Yang, Yan-Chyuan Shiau, Ging-Jae Huang, Chung-Hua University, Taiwan, R.O.C.; Chih-Kun Chu, Excellent Instrument & Engineering Co. Ltd., Taiwan; Tsung-Pin Tsai, Chung-Hua University, Taiwan, R.O.C.

The Development of Monitoring & Management System for Environment Index of Ecological Engineering
Yan-Chyuan Shiau, Da-Jen Chu, Jen-Chen Jao, Chung-Hua University, Taiwan; Chih-Kun Chu, Excellent Instrument & Engineering Co. Ltd., Taiwan; Tsung-Pin Tsai, Construction Section, Taiwan; Miao-Ling Huang, Chung-Hua University, Taiwan R.O.C.

Inadequate Interoperability: A Closer Look at the Costs
Robert E. Chapman, National Institute of Standard and Technology, USA

Real-Time Decision-Making with Partial Information for Construction Management
Wen-der Yu, Shao-Shung Lo, Gang-wei Fan, Chung Hua University, Taiwan

Integrating Site Conditions in a Web-Based Intelligent Cost Estimator (WICE) System for Highway Construction Projects
Wen-der Yu, Gang-wei Fan, and Shao-Shung Lo, Chung Hua University, Taiwan

Establishment of Contract Management System for Construction Company & Subcontractor
Yan-Chyuan Shiau, Cheng-Wei Liu, Chung-Hua University, Taiwan; Shu-Jen Sung, Kang & Associates, Taiwan; Chih-Kun Chu, Excellent Instrument & Engineering Co. Ltd., Taiwan; Tsung-Pin Tsai, Construction Section, Taiwan

REPAC information system
Massimo Cataldi, Daniele Ganapini, Nuova QUASCO, Ilaria Travaglini, QUASAP, Italy

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Sep. 14, 09.00

Workshop/ Brainstorm Meeting “Present and Future in Automation and Robotics in Construction”
Chairman: Yoshida Tetsuji, Shimizu Corp., Japan

Keynote n.1: Robotics and Automation in Japanese Construction Industry - Tatsuo Arai, Osaka University, Japan

Keynote n.2: Construction Automation in North America - Carl Haas, University of Waterloo, Canada; Kamel Saidi, NIST Construction Automation Laboratory, USA

Discussion: All the participants are invited to take part in the discussion

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