Publications / 1994 Proceedings of the 11th ISARC, Brighton, United Kingdom
The civil engineering and building construction fields are currently experiencing a shortage of labor further aggravated by an aging workforce. Accordingly, various heavy, hazardous works are being mechanized and robotized to enhance worker safety. Cranes and winches, etc., are currently used for carrying and installing heavy materials, but manpower is still required for slinging and placing work, and there has been little progress in the mechanization of this type of work. Because cranes can easily sling, move and install heavy materials, they can be easily adapted to match specific jobsite conditions.