Automation of Construction Operations through Modular and Offsite Technologies

通过模块化和场外技术实现施工作业自动化

• 批准号: RGPIN-2018-06170
• 负责人: AlHussein, Mohamed
• 金额: $ 3.79万
• 依托单位: University of Alberta
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Discovery Grants Program - Individual
• 财政年份: 2022
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2022-01-01 至 2023-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=749017
• 关键词: Automation; Construction; Operations; through; Modular

The proposed Discovery Grant supports industrialization of the building construction process through a manufacturing-centric approach, coordinating cross-disciplinary knowledge through the utilization of 3D virtual modelling. The long-term objective is to advance the science of construction automation and thereby reduce the gaps between engineering, manufacturing, and on-site installation of prefabricated buildings. The building information modelling (BIM)-based 3D modelling is expected to be information-intensive, enabling evaluation of project information through mathematical models in order to minimize material and process wastes, leveraging lean thinking to improve efficiency, reduce cost, reduce construction cycle time, increase safety, and improve environmental performance. To achieve this long-term goal, this research will focus on the development of manufacturing-centric BIM models, in order to support factory production efficiency and production control. In this research, 3D modelling will be transformed into an intelligent parametric system, thereby supporting an approach to project design rooted in manufacturing principles. The proposed research involves: (1) development of manufacturing-centric building information modelling; (2) 3D model-based factory production planning to increase productivity and flexibility; and (3) development of a 3D model-based data collection and production control system comprising (a) a scheduling module, (b) real-time production control using radio frequency identification (RFID), and (c) Simulation-based performance evaluation. This proposed research can be expected to bring the following benefits: innovative BIM applications; development of proof-of-concept integrated computer tools for design and drafting for manufacturing; development of combinatorial algorithms to minimize material waste; development of improved work methods and productivity standards; and applications of simulation and the use of RFID technology to improve construction manufacturing processes. This research can also be expected to garner considerable international interest and boost the profile of Canada as a centre of excellence for industrialized construction. The research results will be disseminated in leading international journals and at international conferences. In general, it is conceivable that significant improvement in the construction process and in productivity can be achieved by providing construction engineers with an intelligent repository of information, integrated with Lean thinking and simulation within the 3D CAD model.

拟议的探索赠款通过以制造为中心的方法支持建筑建造过程的工业化，通过利用3D虚拟建模来协调跨学科知识。其长期目标是推进建筑自动化科学，从而缩小预制建筑的工程、制造和现场安装之间的差距。基于建筑信息建模(BIM)的三维建模预计将是信息密集型的，能够通过数学模型评估项目信息，以便将材料和工艺浪费降至最低，并利用精益思想来提高效率、降低成本、缩短施工周期、增加安全性和改善环境性能。为了实现这一长远目标，本研究将致力于开发以制造为中心的BIM模式，以支持工厂的生产效率和生产控制。在这项研究中，3D建模将转化为智能参数系统，从而支持一种植根于制造原理的项目设计方法。拟议的研究包括：(1)开发以制造为中心的建筑信息建模；(2)基于3D模型的工厂生产计划，以提高生产率和灵活性；以及(3)开发基于3D模型的数据收集和生产控制系统，包括(A)调度模块，(B)使用射频识别(RFID)的实时生产控制，以及(C)基于模拟的性能评估。这项拟议的研究有望带来以下好处：创新的BIM应用；开发用于制造的设计和绘图的概念验证集成计算机工具；开发组合算法以最大限度地减少材料浪费；开发改进的工作方法和生产率标准；以及应用模拟和使用RFID技术来改进建筑制造流程。这项研究还有望引起国际上的极大兴趣，并提升加拿大作为工业化建设卓越中心的形象。研究成果将在主要的国际期刊和国际会议上传播。总体而言，可以想象，通过为施工工程师提供与3D CAD模型中的精益思维和模拟集成的智能信息库，可以实现施工过程和生产率的显著改进。