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Preface i

Letter from the Chairmen ii

The Historical Path of ISARC
Yasuyoshi Miyatake, President, International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction; former Executive Vice President, Shimizu Corporation iii


Metrology in Construction 1

High-Precision Application of GPS in the Field of Real-Time Equipment Positioning
F. Peyret, D. Betaille and G. Hintzy - Laboratoire Central des Ponts et Chaussees, FRANCE 2

New Data Fusion Techniques for High-Precision Localization of Civil Engineering Equipment
P. Bonnifait and G. Garcia, Institut de Recherche en Cybernetique de Nantes, FRANCE; F. Peyret - Laboratoire Central des Ponts et Chaussees, FRANCE 11

Real-Time Integrated GPS/Inertial Systems for Machine Control Applicaitons
E. Lithopoulos, B. Kliewer and B. Sherzinger - Applanix Corporation, CANADA 21

Surveying Through Solid Walls
W. Stone - National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA 22

Wireless Networking for Integration of Real-Time Construction Metrology Systems
L. Pfeffer - National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA 41


Sensors & Sensing Techniques I 51

Computer Vision Control for a Floor Tiling Robot
R. Navon and Y. Rosenfeld - Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, ISRAEL 52

Development of On-Board Weighting and Force Sensor System for Construction Machines: Static Analysis
F. Malaguti - Cemoter, C.N.R, ITALY 58

Excavator-Mounted Ordnance Locating System for Remote Excavation
S. Lorenc and L. Bernold - North Carolina State University, USA 62

Imaging Ladar Camera for Washing Robots
K. Schulz - Daimler-Benz Aerospace, GERMANY 73

A Non-Prism Laser Measurement Sytem Using Image Control
T. Kanzaki, S. Nishizawa and M. Matsumoto - Taisei Corporation, JAPAN 78


Automated Planning & Scheduling I 86

A Computer Aided System for Incorporating the Effects of Rains in Schedule Planning
S. Guo - National Taiwan University, TAIWAN 87

Computer-Aided Planning in Construction: Survey and Analysis of Group Planning Procedures
N. Kano - Waseda University, JAPAN 94

Study on Systematization of Construction Scheduling Method: Structure of Construction Scheduling and its Constitute Systems
Y. Yuasa - Takenaka Corporation, JAPAN 102


Building Construction I 110

Automated Construction System for High-rise Reinforced Concrete Buildings
T. Wakisaka, N. Furuya, K. Hishikawa, T. Shiokawa, Y. Inoue, K. Yoshio, K. Hamada and F. Inoue - Obayashi Corporation, JAPAN 111

Automated Production of Generic-Form Reinforced Concrete Structures through Use of an Improved Progressive Strength Construction Method
J. O'Brien - The University of New South Wales, AUSTRALIA 119

Development of an Automatic-Oriented Sheltered Building Construction System
Y. Oda and T. Takahashi - Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd., JAPAN 129

Improvement of a Computer Integrated and Automated Construction System for High-Rise Building and its Application for RC (RailCity) Yokohama Building
J. Maeda and Y. Miyatake - Shimizu Corporation, JAPAN 139


Information Systems & Technologies 147

Current Challenges in the Application of Agent Theory to Construction Management in Innovative, Intelligent Field Factory
S. Nishigaki and Y. Maruyama - Hazama Corporation, JAPAN; M. Kaku - Shimuzu Corporation, JAPAN; K. Tamaki, Aoyama Gakuin University, JAPAN 148

The Development of an Interactive Simulation of Site Information Technology Systems in Relation to Construction Automation
D. Bradley - University of Wales, UK; J. Scott, D. Seward, R. Adelson and M. Pengelly - Lancaster University, UK 154

Incorporating a 3D Urban Environment Model between Government and Local Architecture Firms
N. Shih and W. Lan - National Taiwan Institute of Technology, TAIWAN 160


Building Construction II 166

Designing for Automated Construction
S. Howe - University of Michigan, USA 167

Economic Analysis of Robots Employment in Building
A. Warszawski - Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, ISRAEL 177

Robot Systems for Residential Building Construction: Integration and Operation
D. Spath, J. Schmidt and J. Andres - University of Karlsruhe, GERMANY 185


Robot Safety & Safeguarding 198

Control, Monitoring and Warning Computerized System for a Semi-automated Sliding System of Assembled Roof
S. Nishigaki and Y. Maruyama - Hazama Corporation, JAPAN; H. Fukuchi and S. Kazue - The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc., JAPAN 199

Evaluation of an Alarm System to Prevent the Overturning of Truck Cranes
R. Fukagawa - Ritsumeikan University, JAPAN; , T. Muro - Ehime University, JAPAN; K. Tanigami - Mori-gumi Construction Co., Ltd., JAPAN 206

Safety Measures for Coordination Between Man and Machine - Case Studies of Dam Concrete Placement
T. Usui - Mitsui Construction Co., Ltd., JAPAN 214

The Simulation and Modelling of Safety Systems for Construction Robots
L. Zhang and D. Seward - Lancaster University, UK; D. Bradley - University of Wales, UK 224


Special Applications 230

Climbing Robot for Underwater Inspection of Constructions
V. Gradetsky and M. Rachov - Russian Academy of Sciences, RUSSIA 231

Development of Unmanned Deep Foundation Construction Method in Shaft
M. Shimizu, K. Sasaki and T. Shigeno - Chuba Electric Power Company, JAPAN; A. Hirata, H. Nagase and T. Mimura - Kumagai Gumi Co., Ltd., JAPAN 237

On-orbit Construction Experiment by Teleoperated Robot Arm
H. Ueno and T. Yoshida - Shimizu Corporation, JAPAN; K. Matsumoto and S. Wakabayashi - National Aerospace Laboratory; JAPAN 246

Remotely Operated Mobile System Excavates Buried Nuclear Waste
W. Bath - Sonsub International, Inc., USA 254


Building Finishing 259

A Construction Robot for Autonomous Plastering of Walls and Ceilings
J. Forsberg, R. Aarenstrup and A. Wernersson - Lulea University of Technology, SWEDEN 260

The Effect of Robotic Brick Placement on Bond Strength
R. Rihani, S. Lorenc and L. Bernold - North Carolina State University, USA 269

On-Site Mobile Plastering Robot: A Practical Design Concept
J. Kurz, J. Zeiher and M. Dalacker - University of Stuttgart, GERMANY 277

Paperless Plants for Component Systems Building (CSB)
A. Nurminen - Makron Oy, FINLAND 286


Construction Robot Design Techniques 293

Computer Aided Methodology for Design of Robots in Construction Industry Applications
C. Balaguer, E. Gambao, A. Barrientos and R. Saltaren - Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, SPAIN 294

The Development of a Low Cost Approach to the Prototyping of Construction Plant
D. Bradley and F. Margrave - University of Wales, UK; M. Widden and H. McKee - Lancaster University; G. Melling - consultant, UK 299

Graphical Simulation for Design of a Teleoperated Clinker Clearing Robot
J. Seo, C. Haas, A. Traver, S. Sreenivasan, R. Stone, R. Greer and C. Wunz - University of Texas at Austin, USA 305

Optimal Design Method of a Wheel Travel System for Special Purpose and Robotic Vehicle Operating over Sloped Weak Sandy Terrain
T. Muro and T. Shigematsu - Ehime University, JAPAN 312


Building Construction III 320

The Development and Application of an Automatic Building Construction System Using Push-Up Machines
T. Sekiguchi - Kajima Corporation, JAPAN 321

Development and Application of Failsafe Climbing Form (FCF) Construction Method
S. Morimoto and M. Matsuo - Fujita Corporation, JAPAN 329

Development and Trial of a TeleConstruction System
T. Bock - Salli Consulting, GERMANY 337

Response of Rebar during Robotised Process of Assembling
B. Dolinsek and J. Duhovnik - University of Ljubljanja, SLOVENIA 340


Sensors & Sensing Techniques II 350

Automated, Real-Time Estimation of Pile Bearing Capacity via Seismic Measurements
C. Yang and H. Thomas - The Pennsylvania State University, USA 351

Estimation of Internal Condition in Piled Fragment Rocks by Use of Resistive Forces Acting on the Bucket of Wheel Loaders
H. Takahashi - Tohoku University, JAPAN 359

Evaluation of Ground Properties in Deep Soil Improvement Method and its Application to Construction Automization
K. Tateyama, R. Fukagawa and T. Tsujii - Kyoto University, JAPAN 367
Real-Time Density Measurement using Compactor Vibratory Responses
R. Minchin and H. Thomas - The Pennsylvania State University, USA 373


Automated Planning & Scheduling II 379

Automated Schedule Monitoring System for Precast Building Construction using Enhanced Geographic Information System (GIS)
M. Cheng - National Taiwan Institute of Technology, TAIWAN 380

Interactive Path Planning for Multi-Equipment Landfill Operations
H. Tserng, B. Ran and J. Russell - University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA 387

A New Approach to Simulation of Heavy Construction Operations
K. Kim and G. Gibson - The University of Texas at Austin, USA 398

A Petri Net Based System for the Modeling and Computer Simulation of Automated Construction Operations
R. Wakefield, J. Damrianant and J. O'Brien - The University of New South Wales, AUSTRALIA 406

Research on Intelligent Construction System - Distributed Automatic Construction Planning System with JAVA
M. Morita - Takenaka Co., Ltd., JAPAN 412


Robotic Bridge and Road Work 422

Computer-Integrated Methodologies for Real-Time Control of Asphalt Pavement Operations
H. Lee, J. Russell, R. Schmitt, H. Tserng, A. Hanna and H. Bahia - University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA 423

Development of a Robotic Bridge Maintenance System
S. Lorenc and L. Bernold - North Carolina State University, USA 432

Genetic Algorithm Performance in Parametric Selection of Bridge Restoration Robot
A. McCrea - South Bank University, UK 437

A Productivity Model for Performance Evaluation of the UT Automated Road Maintenance Machine
Y. Kim, J. Husbands, C. Haas, R. Greer and A. Regan - The University of Texas at Austin, USA 443

A Simulator for Road Construction Equipment
D. Bétaille and F. Peyret - Laboratoire Central des Ponts et Chaussees, FRANCE 451


Construction Robot Control 459

Development of an Advanced Control System for Shield Tunnelling Machines
R. Krom and R. Kloek - TNO Building and Construction Research, THE NETHERLANDS; P. Kole - Centre for Underground Construction, THE NETHERLANDS 460

Improving the Dynamic Behavior of Servodriven Electro-hydraulic Robotic Manipulator
S. McCormac, J. Zeiher and B. Hiller - University of Stuttgart, GERMANY 466

Mechanics of Tensegrity Prisms
I. Oppenheim and W. Williams - Carnegie Mellon University, USA 473

Motion Planning and Fuzzy Reactive Control for Excavating Robot
Y. Yi and J. Wang - Zhejiang University, CHINA 480

A Practical Development of the Suspender Device that Controls Load Rotation by Gyroscopic Moments
F. Inoue - Obayashi Corporation, JAPAN 486


User Interfaces 495

Cartesian Controlled Heavy Machines Supported by Advanced Human-Machine Interfaces
B. Fink, M. Hiller, H. Kroells, W. Risse and S. Schweikart - IMECH GmbH Moers, GERMANY 496

Development of a 3-D Graphical Database System (GDS) for Landfill Operations Using GPS
H. Tserng, J. Russell and R. Veeramani - University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA 502

Development of a Marking System for Construction
H. Takada and T. Yano - Kumagai Gumi Co., Ltd., JAPAN 511

Development of a Virtual Survey Marking System for Remote Control of Construction Machinery II
Y. Miyauchi - Kajima Corporation, JAPAN 519

Performance Testing of a Large Scale Manipulator to Determine Relative Utility of Several Operator Interfaces
F. Owen, G. Park, E. Gibson, C. Haas and A. Traver - The University of Texas at Austin, USA 528

Author Index 536