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- KEYNOTE LECTURES
The Use of Automation and Robotics in Site Processes

A Masonry Tasking Robot:
PD Chamberlain, City University (London)

On Mechanics of Climbing Robot:
Professor Chernousko, USSR Academy of Science (USSR) 9

Design and Performance of the Portsmouth:
Climbing Robot, A A Collie, Prof. Billingsley, Prof. E VonPuttkamer, Portsmouth Polytechnic (UK) 16

Curriculum Development in Construction Automation:
Laura Demsetz, R Navon, University of California (USA) 24

A Robotic Complex for Brick-Laying Applications:
E Malinovsky, A A Borschevsky, E A Eler, V M Pogodin, The A11-Union Research Institute of Construction and Road Building Machines 32

An Automatic Concrete Transmit System:
T Mori, A Nagaoka, S Iwaoka,Fujita Corporation (Japan) 39

Weight and Stability Analysis of the Multi Purpose Interior Robot
R Navon, University of California (USA) 47

Object Oriented Simulation of Earthmoving Operations:
Amr Oloufa, University of Hawaii, Honolulu (USA) 55

Robotic Performance of Interior Finishing Works:Development of Full Size Applications:
Y Rosenfeld, A Warszawski, National Building Research Institute (Israel) 63

Improvement of the Painting Robot (FR-1) and Its Application to the Site:
S Sakai, S Tokioka, M Wada, I Kasahara, Kumagai Gumi Co (Japan) 71

Automisation of Reinforcement Work in High Rise Re-inforced Concrete Buildings:
T Wakisaka, Y Takemoto,T Matsunami, Y Kamimura, T Fujii, S Tamai, Ohbayashi Corporation (Japan) 79


SECTION 2

Robotics In Industrial Production for Systems Building ~ Prefabrication Automation Systems and Robotic Tools for Modular Building Systems:
B Atkin, J Ibanez Guzman, P Atkinson, C Bridgewater, J BayesUniversity of Reading (UK) 87

Parts-Set: Components of Modular Building Systems:
C Bridgewater, B Atkin, P Atkinson, J Ibanez-Guzman, University of Reading (UK) 97

MPCP:Computer Infrastructure for a Component Based Building System
C Bridgewater, B Atkin, P Atkinson, J Ibanez-Guzman, University of Reading (UK) . 104

Wall Climbing Robot and its Applications for Building Construction
V Gradetsky, M Rachkov, USSR Academy of Sciences (USSR) 111

Standard Components for Construction Robotics
R Krom, L de Vos, F Tolman, TNO IBBC (Netherlands) 118

3-D Measurements in Construction Robotization:
S Pieska, M Lindholm,L Koskela, VTT (Finland) 126

The Integrated Construction System:
H Takada, Shimizu Corporation (Japan) 134

Connections for Construction - A Robotic Approach
R Wing, Imperial Col]ege, London (UK) 145


SECTION 3

ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS IN TUNNELLING, MATERIALS HANDLING QUARRYING,

NUCLEAR, PIPELINES AND SUB SEA LOCATIONS Field Test of Acquatic Walking Robot for Underwater Inspection:
J Akizono, M Iwasaki, T Nemoto, O Asakura, Port and Harbour Research Institute (Japan) 151

Segment Auto Carrier System for Shield Works:
T Gotoh, Shimizu Corporation 158

Ground Level Remote Constrol System for Pneumatic Caisson:
K Kawamoto, Kajima Corporation (Japan); M Harada, Tokyo Electric Power Co (Japan); T Sakuma, Shiraishi Corporation (Japan) 166

Design of Machine for Dismantling Biological Shield Concrete:
M Ichikawa, T Hasegawa, S Suzuki, Shimizu Corporation (Japan) 174

The Development of a Concrete Chipping Robot for Repairing Tunnels
T Kobayashi, Tokyo Electric Power Company; J Yahagi, Kandenko Co Ltd; T Yamaura, Todensekkei Co Ltd; Y Matsushita, Kumagai Gumi Co Ltd, Japan 182

Development of "SPL Robots" for Construction of Tunnel Linings:
S Koga, A Waku, Fujiat Corporation (Japan) 190

Development of Segment Automatic Building: Intelligent System (SABIS)
K Murano, T Matsushita, NKK Corporation; T Sonoda, H Haino, Hazama-Gumi Ltd (Japan) 197

Advanced Robotics for Tunnelling:
Dr Wolfenden. British Coal Headquarters, Staffordshire (UK) 205


SECTION 4

DESIGN AND CAD FOR ROBOTIZATION


The Implication of Design Automation of Construction Projects;
F Atkins, G Suckarieh, University of Cincinnati (USA) 214

Control System Design for a Robotic Backhoe:
R Bracewell, D Bradley,R Chaplin, D Seward, Lancaster University (UK) 222

Robot Oriented Design of Variable Building Kits:
T Bock, Universitat Karlsruhe (West Germany) 230

Automated Maintenance Minimizes Building Defects:
I Eilenberg, University of Victoria (Australia) 237

Detriminants of the Development of Computer Integrated Construction:
L Koskela, Technical Research Centre of Finland (Finland); Jean-Luc Salagnac, Centre Scientifique et Technique du Batiment, (France) . 245

Positioning with Ultra Sonic Sensors: Review of Techniques and Presentation of a New System:
J Salagnac, B Vinot, D Pujol, Centre Scientifique et Technique du Batiment (France) 253

Prefabrication of Reinforcing Bars Using CAD/CAM:
T Yamashita, Y Tsuchiya, Tokyo Electric Power Company; M Takami, I Yamamoto, Shimizu Corporation (Japan) 261


SECTION 5

EXPERT SYSTEMS FOR PLANNING ~ CONTROL


The Self Tuning of Robot Program Parameters for Manipulating Flexible Parts:
E Appleton, M G Taylor, University of Cambridge, Cambridge (UK) 269

The Evaluation of Expert Systems for Construction Planning:
C Formoso, P Brandon, University of Salford (UK) 277

Using an Expert System to Support a Pull System for Construction Planning and Control:
D Hillis, East Carolina University (USA) 285

Thinking About a Unified Planning Based Project Controls Environment:
C Ibbs, University of California (USA) 293

A Knowledge Based System for Construction Planning and Scheduling:
N Kano, Waseda University (Japan) 303

A Computer Program for Generating and Managing Schedules for Construction Projects:
K Kahkonen, P Laurikka, Technical Research Centre of Finland (Finland) 311

Expert System for Construction Planning and Scheduling - An Integrated Approach:
Dr Moselhi, Concordia University; M Nicholas, Revay & Associates Quebec (Canada) 320

Construction Information System: Integrating Data/Information Systems and Expert Systems:
J Paek, University of Nebraska, Lincoln (USA), N L Lovata, University of Wisconsin (USA) 327

A System Prototype for Integrating Estimating Data and Planning Information in the Construction Industry:
P Stephenson, Sheffield City Polytechnic (UK) 334

Development of a Heuristic Application Specific Path Planner for Piping Construction:
A Traver, D Alciatore, J O'Connor, The University of Texas at Austins (USA) 343


SECTION 6

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & SIMULATION AND CONTROL OF CONSTRUCTION ROBOTICS


Knowledge Acquisition for a Robot Excavator:
D Bradley, P Green, D Seward, University of Lancaster (UK) 351

The Provision of a Task Specific Refernce Framework for Robotic Construction Plant:
D Bradley, S A Cooper, University of Lancaster (UK) 358

Integrated Smart Tool Concepts:
L Demsetz, C W Ibbs, University of California (USA) 366

Isimulating the Construction Process Using Neutral Networks:
I Flood, National University of Singapore 374

On-Line Processing for Dredging Work by Automatic Tracking Optical Communication:
T Kanzaki, Taisei Corporation (Japan) 383

Sirem:The Absolute Location of Civil Engineering Equipment:
J F Le Corre, Automatique Laboratory of Ecole Nationale, Superieure de Mecanique, Francoise Peyret, Laboratoroire Central des Ponts et Chausscss 391

Intelligent Robots for Construction:
J Lowe, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh (Scotland) 399

A Telecontrolled Apparatus for Measuring Road Pavement Density:
J Marignier, M Leroy, Centre d'etude Techniques de l'equipment Normandie Centre (France) 406

Automated Tension Control System of Track Belt for Bulldozing Operation:
T Muro, Ehime UNiversity (Japan) 415

Software Theories for Machines:Open-World Semantics for the Knowledge in Machines:
B Paulson, L H Chua, T M Froease, Stanford University (USA) 423

Programming Autonomous Assembly Agents:Functionality and Robustness
L Petropoulakis, C Malcolm, University of Edinburgh (Scotland) 431

Conception of a Multisensors System for a Mobile Robot Applied to the Building Industry:
Dr Schmitt, D Juge-Hubert, Ecole Nationale Superieure des Techniques, Industrielles et des Mines de Douai (France) 439


SECTION 7

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INCLUDING THE INTERFACE WITH WORKERS AND MANAGEMENT - FUTURE TRENDS


The Future of Automation and Robotics in Construction Activities:
D Arditi, S Sundarewaran, A E Gutierrez, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago (USA) 447

Evaluating the Completeness of Project Plans an Automated Approach
B Askew, J A N Booth, M J Mawdesley, University of Nottingham (UK) 455

The Bridge Between Master and Slave:
K Hunt, Remote Engineering Systems Ltd, Cumbria (UK) 463

Developing a National Automation Masterplan for the Construction Industry:
Quak ser Khhon, Chin CHi Leong, Construction Industry Development Board (Singapore) 471

Analysis of Construction Works for Robotization:
E Muro, K Ara, Construction Robotics Committee (Japan) 483

Attitude to the Use of Construction Robots in Japan - Centered on Engineers of Commissioning Party:
S Ohbayashi, Japan Society of Civil Engineering (Japan) 491

Automation Problems in Materials Management on Large Construction Projects:
P Olomolaiye, I Chapman, F Harris, Wolverhampton Polytechnic (UK) 499

Co-ordination Between Project Participants Through Constraint Management:
B Paulson, H El-Bibany, L H Chua, Stanford University (USA) 505

Object Oriented Programming for Project Management Software:
B Paulson,T M Froese, Stanford University (USA) 513

Manipulation and Assembly of Small Components History, Trends and Future:
Jean-Luc Salagnac CSTB (France) 521

The Functional Analysis:Results and Applications to the Robotization of Construction Operations:
Jean-Luc Salagnac CSTB, A Morel, G Bensimon CEBTP (France) 528

The Automation of Project Resource Scheduling Using Site Layout Mapping:
A Sirajuddin, M J Mawdesley, University of Nottingham (UK) 535

Construction Robot Implementation Logistics:
M Skibniewski, Purdue University, K Tamaki, J Russell, University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA) 543

A Framework for the Management of Construction Robotics and Automation:
B Uwakweh, University of Applied Science, Ohio (USA) 556


SECTION 8

THE MARKET & ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS


Productivity Implications of Robotics and Automation:
C Adiele, Texaco Overseas (Nigeria) 564

A Study of the Robotic Requirements of a Major Contractor:
B Askew, S F Bashford, M J Mawdesley, University of Nottingham (UK) 575

Back to Basics in Construction Automation:
J Everett, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA) 583

A Proposed Model Framework for the Socio-Economic and Technical Appraisal of Automation and Robotic Applications in Construction:
R Howes, S Naoum, S Gruneberg, South Bank Polytechnic, London (UK) 591

Future Uses of Robotics and Other Forms of Automation in On-Site Construction Applications:
T Martineau, Institute for Building Sciences, Florida (USA) 602

Automatic Exterior Wall Spraying Equipment: Application and Evaluation:
S Yamazaki, Shimizu Corporation (Japan) 610

The Economics of Building Inspection and Testing by a Robotic Device:
Dr I Ndekugri, Professor Cusack, Bristol Polytechnic (UK) 618

Estimating Activity Durations by Expert Systems:
A Boussabaine, R Duff, UMIST, Manchester (UK) 629

Design for Automated Building Assembly:
Dr C F Earl, Depart of Engineering, Bristol Polytechnic (UK) 637

Infrastructures and Superstructures; Accommodating Robots in Construction:
Dr S Drewer, Bristol Polytechnic (UK) 643

Development of Advanced Robotics for Inspection Maintenance and Repair of Building and Structures:
Dr F K Garas, Taylor Woodrow Construction Ltd, (UK) 651