Publications / 1993 Proceedings of the 10th ISARC, Houston, USA

Application of Large-Scale Manipulators in the Construction Environment

Ting-Ya Hsieh, Carl T. Haas
Pages 55-62 (1993 Proceedings of the 10th ISARC, Houston, USA, ISBN 9780444815231, ISSN 2413-5844)
Abstract:

Large-Scale Manipulators (LSMs) are gaining attention in construction automation research because of their long reach and positioning capabilities. A case study based on the Model Plant data compiled by the Construction Industry Institute indicates that LSMs have very high potential in industrial construction. They can be used for pipe, cable tray and structural steel erection as well as elevated concrete placement, painting and sandblasting, which on average constitute 33% of the total project work-hours. Use of LSMs can reduce the amount of non-value added tasks, increase productivity, shorten construction time, and improve workersÂ’ safety. A task selection framework which uses a decision matrix to evaluate the uses of LSMs is developed. The same framework could also be used for evaluating the usefulness of other types of automated equipment or machinery in various construction projects.

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