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(Volume 1 )

Keynote Lectures

Constructability and Automation
Richird Tucker (The University of Tecas at Austin (USA))

Technology Innovation
Mathew M Cusack (Bristol Polytechnic (U.K.))


Panel Discussion

Current Status of Construction Automation and Robotics in the United States of America
Miroslaw. J. Skibniewski, (Purdue University (USA)) 17

Current Status of Automation and Robotics in Construction in Germany
M.C. Wanner, (IPA-Stuttgart (GERMANY)) 25

Automation of the Building Process-Research and Development in Israel
Abraham Warszawski (Technion Israel Institute of Technology (ISRAEL)) 29

Current Status of Automation and Robotics in Construction in Sweden
Par. Ahman (Swedish Construction Federation (SWEDEN)) 35

Current Status on Automation and Robotics in Construction: Situation in France
Jean-Luc Salagnac (Centre Scientifique et Technique due Batiment (FRANCE)) 43

Automation and Robotics in Construction an Overview of R & D in the United Kingdom
Fikry. K. Garas, Taylor Woodrow Construction (U.K.)) 45

Automation and Robotics in Construction: State of the Art in Finland
Pentti Vaha (Technical Research Centre of Finland (FINLAND)) 51

Robotics and Intelligent Machines in Australia-A State of the Art Report
Jonathan O'Briem (University of New South Wales (AUSTRALIA)) 55

Problems and Effects of Automation and Robotization
Shigeyuki. Ohbayashi (Science University of Tokyo (JAPAN)) 63


<A-1> Design and Future Prospect for Construction Automation

Diffusion of Construction Technology: A Communications Approach
J. Wald, & C. B. Tatum, Stanford University, USA - 73

Study on Method Improvement for Construction Work in Civil Engineering
T. Takatsu, M. Nomura & A. Sugiyama, Ministry of Construction, JAPAN 83

The Study of the Building Construction Robots through the New Movement
F. Shintani & F Ishizuka, Japan Research Institute Lttd, JAPAN 89


(A-2) Design and future Prospect for Construction Automation

Development of Models and Methods for Research on Robotics in the Construction Process and Design
M. Costantini Univcrsity of Pavia
R Vinci ConSiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, ITALY 99

Process Improvement and Automation in Construction:Opposing or Complementing Approaches?
L. Koskela, Stanford UniversitY, USA 105

Module Robot Application for Flexible Building Construction
Y. Hasegawa & T. Onoda, Waseda University
K. Tamaki & H. Takada, Aoyama Gakuin University, JAPAN 113

Robot Oriented Modular Constructjon System
T. Tezuka & H. Takada, Shimizu Corporation, JAPAN - 123


<A-3> Needs and Feasibilitits of Robots in Construction

Identification of Human Barriers to the Successful Implementation of Construction Automation
R. Navon,National Building Research Institute, ISRAEL
P. W. Kelly, U. S. Army Corps.
D. W. Johnston, North Carolina State University, USA 133

Initial Task Selection for Detailed Robotic Evaluation
S. F. Bashford, W. H. Askew, M. J. Mawdesley & A. E. Aldridge, University of Nottingham, UK 141

A proposed Language, Syntax and Structure for Communication between the Robotics and Construction Communities J. M. Jones & M. M. Cusack, Bristol Polytechnic
W. H. Askew, University of Nottingham U. K. 151

Constructjon Robotics and Standardization
J. L. Salagnac, CSTB, FRANCE 161

Prospects for Applying Automation/Robotization in Concrete Dam Construction
Japan Society of Civil Engineers, JAPAN 165


<A-4> Evaluation of Robot Systems

Prospects for Applying Automation/Robotization of Life-Line Piping Construction Work
K. Yoshida & Y. Nojiri, Japan Society of Civil Engineers, JAPAN 171

A Quantitative Method to Evaluate Automated Constructability
T. M. Gatton, The University of TeTas, USA 181

Economic Evaluation of Robotized Interior Finishing Works Based on Full-Scale Experiments
Y. Rosenfeld, A. Warszawski & U. Zajicek, National Building Research Institute, ISRAEL 191

Economic Evaluation of Robots in Construction
F. T. Najafi & X. Fu, University of Florida, USA 201

Evaluation of Robotics in the Application of PUF Roofing
D. T. Kashiwagi, W. C. Moor, J. P. Nuno & W. W. Badger, Arizona State University, USA 207


<B-1> Man-Machine System

Development of an Advanced Way of Improvement of the Maneuverability of a Backhoe Machine
E. Nakano, N. Tsuda, K. Inoue, K. Kayaba, H. Kimura & T. Matsukawa, Tohoku University
S. Okuda, Yamazaki Construction Co., Ltd., JAPAN 215

Technical Solutions of Hydraulic Force Reflection at Master-slave Manipulators
A. Bencsik, Banki Donat Polytechnic, HUNGARY 223

Gravity Center Control for Manipulator/Vehicle System for Man-Robot Cooperation
T. Fukuda, Y. Fujisawa, K. Kosuge & F. Arai, Nagoya University
E. Muro, H. Hoshino, & T. Miyazaki, Takenaka Corporation
K. Ohtsubo & K. Uehara, Komatsu Ltd, JAPAN 233

Control of Manipulator/Vehicle System for Man-Robot Cooperation Using Fuzzy Logic
Y. Fujisawa, T. Fukuda, K. Kosuge & F. Arai, Nagoya University
E. Muro, H. Hoshino, T. Miyazaki, Takenaka Corporation
K. Ohtsubo & K. Uehara, Komatsu Ltd., JAPAN 243


<B-2> Sensing

A Rebar Detection Robot
D. A. Chamberlain, City University, UK 251

A Vision System for Rock Surface Using Ultrasonic Range Finder and Image Processing
H. Takahashi, K. Kobayashi, H. Ito, & T. Masuyama, Tohoku University
S. Sarata, National Institute for Resources and Environment, JAPAN 261

Development of Robot for Surveying and Investigating Output of Harbor Structures
M. Onizawa, M. Itamura & Y. Ikeda, Construction Machinery Center Hokkaido Development Bureau, JAPAN 271


(B-3) Manlpulator

Multi-Arm Manipulation Planning
Y. KoP T. Lastennet J. C. Latombe & T. Y. Li, Stanford University

Full Scale Trials of a Large General Purpose Construction Manipulator with Precise Motion Capabilities
J. O' Brien, University of New South Wales, AUSTRALIA 289

System of Automated Design of Control Mechanism for Manipulators Having High Dynamic Accuracy
V. F. Filaretov & P. I. Mimohod, far Eastern Politechnic Institute, RUSSIA 295

Grippcrs for Adaptive Robotic Assembly
Z. Kolibal & P. Holec, Technical University of Brno, CZECHOSLOVAKIA 305


<B-4> RobotiCs for Road ConstructiOn

A Field Prototype of a Robotic Pavement Crack Sealing System
C. Haas, University of Texas, S. McNeil & D. Bullock, Carnegie Mellon University, USA - 313

Development of Advanced Asphalt Finisher,
F. Goto ate Engineering. Co., Ltd.,
T. Saitoh, Nippon Hodo Co., Ltd, JAPAN 323

Automation of Snowplow
N. Fukuda, H. Kamimura & T. Nakagawa, Ministry of Construction
Y. Sasaki, Nichijo Manufacturing Co., Ltd., JAPAN 333

RCCP Travelling Continuous Measurement System Concrete Quality Control System of Using Scattered Rl Method
T. Takada, & Y. Nakagawa, Mitsui Constrution Co., Ltd
M. Uchida, Ministry of Construction, JAPAN 341

Robotic Soil Sampler for Hazardous Waste Clean Up
E. J. Jaselskis lowa State University M. S. Anderson, Ames Laboratory, USA - 347


<C-2> Information between Design and Construction

Advanced Information Technology and Management in Construction
T. Bock & W. Steck, University of Karlsruhe, GERMANY 357

A Construction System with Standard Connections
A. Adini, Adini R&D Enterprise, USA 367

Optimization of Service Routes in a Restricted Environment
S. F. Bashford & W. H. Askew, University of Nottingham, UK 375

Automating and Integrating The,Management Function
W. H. Askew, M. J. Mawdesley & J. A. N. Booth, University of Nottingham, UK 388


<C-3> Construction Mana~ement Systems

Management of Spatial Information for Construction Planning and Design Using Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
M. Y. Cheng, K. Varghese & J. T. O'Connor, The University of Te2as, USA 393

Artificial Reality in Robotics and A/E/C Firms
R. Kangari, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
M. Akimoto, Shimizu Corporation., JAPAN 403

Activity-Level Space Scheduling
1. D. Tommelein & P. P. Zouein, University of Michigan, USA 411

Construction Robotics Management with a Personal Computer
M. J. Skibniewski & J. E. Thomaz, Purdue University, USA
K. Tamaki, Waseda University, JAPAN 421

Automated Decision-Making-Examples from Practice
A. Gaarslev, Technical University of Denmark, DENMARK 431

Time-dependent Evolution of Work Packages
Y. L. Huang & C. W. Ibbs, University of California, USA
Y. Yamazaki, Shimizu Corporation., JAPAN 441


<C-4> System Simulation in Construction Planning

Simulation of a Panel Positioning Robot
J. I. Guzman, B. Atkin & P. Atkinson, University of Reading, UK 451

COOPS-Construction Object- Oriented Process Simulation System
P. G. Ioannou, University of Michigan
L. Y. Liu, Project Management Associates, Inc., USA 459

An Object-Oriented Simulation System for Construction Operations
N. Kano, Waseda University
N. Minami, Mitsubishi Estare Co., Ltd, JAPAN 469


(Volume 2)

(A-5> RobotiCs for Finishing Work

AutOmation of Robot Operation Planning Based on Product Modelling Case Study for Suspended Ceiling Installation Robots)
R. Krom & F. Tolman, TNo-guilding and Construction Research, Delft University of Technology, The NETHERLANDS 497

Development of the Ceiling Board Installation Machine
S. Tokioka, S. Nakamura, K. Kobayashi, S. Sakai, T. Nagao, & M. Naito, Kumagai gumi Co., Ltd., JAPAN 507

A Material-Handling System in the Building Site
T. Honda, T. Okano, H. Nomura & H. Takano, Simizu Corporation
T. Matsumoto, H. Wada, Y. Yuzaki & N. Minami, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., JAPAN 517

Development of a Desk/Chair Arrangement Robot,
Y. Kumita, T. Takimoto, A. Nozue & K. Murakoshi, Fujita Corporation, JAPAN- - 525


<A-6> Robotics for Inspection and Maintenance

Development of a Multi-Purpose Mobile Robot for Concrete Surface Processing
R. Berlin & F. Weiczer, Chalmers University of Technology, SWEDEN 535

Essential Factors in the Automation of Building Inspection T. C. K. Wong, Housing Department
D. A. Chamberlain, City University, UK 545

Wall Climbing Robot for the Inspection and Maintenance of Buildings
M. M. Cusack & J. G. Thomas, Bristol Polytechnic, UK 555

Development of Wall Coating Removal Robot
M. Ashikawa, T. Adachi, H. Katano, T. Miyashita, & S. Matsui, Nishimatsu Construction Co., Ltd
M. Kakikura, Tokvo Denki Universitv. JAPAN 565


<A-7> Robotics for Structural Work

Masonry Constrution by an Experimental Robot
D. Chamberlain, S. Ala, J. Watson, J. Reilly & P. Speare, City University, UK - 573

An Automated Construction Erection System
B. V. Viscomi, Lafayette College
N. D. Perreira, Lehigh University, USA 583

Development of System Capable of Spraying Fireproof Covering Materials
H. Miyamoto, T. Sawada, R. Yoshitake & J. Iimori, Fujita Corporation, JAPAN 593

Development of the Automatic Screeding Machine Mounted on a Girder for Concret e Placing Work
K. Okuda, Y. Yanagawa & T. Kawamura, Takenaka Corporation, JAPAN 603

Development of the Automatic Reinforcing Steel Placing Robot
K. Kubo, S. Nemoto & T. Miyamoto, Kajima Corporation, JAPAN 611

Development of Automatic Exterior Precast Concrete Wall Panel Construction System
H. Tanijiri & K. Sato, Fujita Corporation, JAPAN 619


<B-5> Robotics for Tunnellin~

Development of Tunnel Face Matking System
R. Murakami, & K. Yamazaki, Toa Corporation, JAPAN 629

The Three-Dimensional Marking Robot for Tunnel Driving
K. Nakano, M. Sasaki, A. Suzuki & T. Kanzaki, Taisei Corporation, JAPAN - 635

A New System for Marking off on the Face in a Tunnel
T. Kaneda & H. Fukuda, Obayashi Corporation, JAPAN 645

Total Control System for Shotcreting
T. Terada & R. Murakami, Toa Corporation, JAPAN 651


<B-6> Robotics for Tunnelling

Prospects for Applying Automation Robotization of Shield Method Work
S. Hashiba, Japan Society of Civil Engineers, JAPAN 659

Development of Automatic Bolt Supply and Tightening Robot for Automatic Segment Assembly System
K. Nakashima, & N. Kondou, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
T. Nomoto & Y. Kuwabara, Nishimatsu Construction Co., Ltd., JAPAN -669

Automatic Control System for the Shield Tunnelling Machine
T. Nakanishi & M. Hirabayashi, Kumagai gumi Co., Ltd., JAPAN 675

Total Shield Construction Control System
K. Takemura & T. Nemoto, Kajima Corporation. JAPAN 683


<B-7> Robotics for Tunnelling

Automatization in Expansion of Slurry Feed and Outflow Pipes in Shield Tunnelling Construction
Y. Ohara, Y. Kikuchi & K. Miyazawa, Shimizu Corporation, JAPAN 693

Automatic Extension Robot for Slurry Transport Pipes
T. Mimura. S. Abe & M. Wada, Kumagai gumi Co., Ltd-. JAPAN 701

Development of An Unmanned Prelining Machine Using the Pre-Arch Shell Support (PASS) Method
A. Nagaoka, T. Mori, H Ue, Y. Mimura & T. Kanda, Fujita Corporation~ JAPAN - 709

Development of Discharged Soil Measuring Device for Shield Tunneling Machines
Y. Ooishi, S. Murakawa A. Hatakoshi & T. Mori, Mitsub~shi Heavy Industries Ltd., JAPAN 717

Development of an Automatic Shield Excavation System
T. Sato, Kajima CorPoration, JAPAN 725

An Automatic Vibrating Roller Roller Operation System
K. Utsuka, & Y. Kurihara, Ministry of Construction
M. Fujiwara, Mitsuoishi Heavy Industries Ltd., JAPAN 735


<B-8> Robotics for Excavating Work

Controlling an Intelligent Excavator for Autonomous Digging in Difficult Ground D. Seward, D. Bradley, J. Mann, & M. Goodwin, Lancaster University, UK 743

Study on Underground Space Excavating Machine
H. Adachi, T. Arai & K. Honma, AISI, MITI
T. Nakamura, Mie University
H. Yoshinada, Komatsu Ltd., JAPAN 751

Forces Prediction of Underwater Soil Cutting by Excavating Robots
1. Nedorezov, All-Union Research Institute of Transport ConstructiOn, RUSSIA 759

Development of a Measuring System for the Underground Pipelines
T. Takatsu, & H. Takebe, Ministry of Construction
S. Ohsumi & J. Nishio, Sumitomo Metal Industries Ltd., JAPAN 767

Research on Control Method of Planning Level for Excavating-Robot
F. Pei-en, Y. Yi, Q. Zhong-Wei & S. Shou-qian, Zhejiang University, CHINA 777


<C-5> Locomotion

Stability of Mobile Manipulators
M. C. Wanner & K. D. Rupp, IPA Stuttgart, GERMANY 787

Automatic Level Control of Bulldozer Blade Based on Fuzzy Theory.
R. Fukagawa, & T. Muro, Ehime University, JAPAN 793

Automatic Wheel Loader in Asphalt-plant
T. Gocho, N. Yamabe, & T. Hamaguchi, Nippon Hodo, Co., Ltd
S. Hitomi, T. Ono, H. Oshima & M. Mori, Kornatsu Ltd
M. Fukuda, Kornatsu MEC Co. JAPAN 803

Traffic Performance of Crawler from Viewpoint of Energy Analysis
K. Kogure, N. Moriyama & T. Shogaki, Nationa~ Defense Academy, JAPAN 813


<C-6> Locomotion

Application Height Control System of a Tractor Carrying up Weak Slope at Driving State
T. Muro, Ehime University, JAPAN 823

Direction Controlled Lifting System
M. Nishimura & N. Yoshihama, Taisei Corporation
S. Yamashita, Tokirnec Engineering Inc JAPAN 833

Unmanned Surveying System Using Automatic Moving Vehicle
T. Kishishita, K. JO, S. Sako & S. Koga, Fujita Corporation, JAPAN 843

An Engineering Approach to Carriage Automation System at Construction Site (the First Report)
O. Hatakeyama, H. Sugiura & H. Saito, Hazama Corporation
K. Nishide, Tokyo Aircraft Instrument Co., Ltd.
H. Arasawa, System Architect & Network, Inc., JAPAN 849


<C-7> Control System for Robots

Towards Computer Integrated Road Construction
P. Francois & P. Herve, Laboratoire Central des Ponts et Chaussees, FRANCE 859

Planning for Automatic Excavator Operations
A. J. Koivo, Purdue University, USA 869

Construction System of Heavy Parts by the Coordinated Control between a Crane and a Robot
T. Arai & H. Osumi, The University of Tokyo, JAPAN 879

Design and Implementation of Multiple Autonomous Robots Cooperative Behavior Based on Modest Cooperation
S. Yuta & S. Premvuti, University of Tsukuba, JAPAN - 887

Task and Motion Planning Technique for Designing Group Control System In Robotic Construction Work
K. Tamaki, Aoyama Gakuin University
Y. Hasegawa, Waseda University, JAPAN
M. J. Skibniewski, Purdue University, USA 897


<C-8) Robotics for Underground/Underwater Works

Automated Construction of Underground Tank
H Aoki 7'o~yo Gas Co., Ltd
Y Tsukahara, Y. Kajioka, T. Odawara, K. Kubota, Y. Tanaka, K. Sazuki, A. Kaiya & M. Sunahara Shmizu Corpration, JAPAN - 907

Automatic Preassembling System for Reinforcement of Underground LNG Tank
H. Sato, Y. Kajioka, Y. Kikuchi & S. Makono, Shmizu Corporation
Y. Tsutsumi, Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. JAPAN - 915

Prospects for Applying Automation/Robotization of Underwater Foundation Work
T. Kanzaki, Japan Society of Cirlil Engineers, JAPAN 921

Development of Riprup Supply Type Mound Levelling Machine
Y. Suzuki, T. Hirakata & K. Onodera, Ministry of Transport
R. Okude, Port and Harbor Research Institute, JAPAN 931

Development of A Computer Aided Construction System for Submarine Excavation Works
M. Tsunoda, M. Hirano,H. Inoue & M. Harada, Kumagai gumi Co., Ltd., JAPAN 939