Design for Manufacture and Assembly in Off-Site Construction: Advanced Production of Modular Façade Systems

Arashpour, Mehrdad; Miletic, Miro; Williams, Nerys; Fang, Yihai

doi:10.22260/isarc2018/0032

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“…Prior work has utilised different simulation approaches to model civil infrastructure processes [40,41]. This paper reviews such simulation approaches.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Process Modelling in Civil Infrastructure Projects: A Review of Construction Simulation Methods

Alkaissy¹,

Arashpour²,

Fayezi³

et al. 2019

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC)

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It is known that process simulation is a feasible solution to deal with real-world complexities and problems. Civil infrastructure in particular, is a complex system that can benefit from process simulation. This paper provides a critical overview of different simulation modelling paradigms used in construction to achieve better system performance. Three simulation paradigms of agent based modelling, discrete events simulation, and system dynamics are reviewed and their different applications, specifically in civil infrastructure are discussed. The paper then discusses the hybrid paradigms of agent based modelling with system dynamics, and agent based modelling with discrete event simulation, and how hybrid approaches have better capabilities to model complex problems occurring in civil infrastructure. Such modelling approaches, therefore, will improve overall efficiency of construction production.

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“…Prior work has utilised different simulation approaches to model civil infrastructure processes [40,41]. This paper reviews such simulation approaches.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Process Modelling in Civil Infrastructure Projects: A Review of Construction Simulation Methods

Alkaissy¹,

Arashpour²,

Fayezi³

et al. 2019

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC)

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“…This is a flexible approach that addresses potential dimensional quality constraints through integrated manufacturing and assembly processes [42]. The principles of DfMA that provide efficient management techniques in modular construction include the following [43,44]:…”

Section: Design-based Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Benchmarking and Improving Dimensional Quality on Modular Construction Projects – A Case Study

Rausch

Edwards

Haas

2020

Int. J. Industrialized Constr.

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Dimensional quality plays a key role in project success for modular construction. While approaches exist for reducing rework associated with dimensional variability in traditional construction (i.e., onsite resolution), more proactive approaches must be employed during offsite production of modules. Unfortunately, the stricter dimensional quality demands in modular construction are not yet completely addressed in existing guidelines or studies. As such, contractors often must resort to use of reactive measures to reduce rework. This paper bridges this gap by demonstrating how to implement continuous benchmarking and improvement of dimensional quality by comparing as-built and nominal 3D geometric data across modular construction projects. A case study is presented for two nearly identical modular construction projects, which are carried out in succession. The first project is used to quantify and benchmark key impacts on overall dimensional quality, while strategic improvements are introduced in the second project to improve quality and reduce rework. The results of this study demonstrate how contractors can achieve adequate dimensional quality and reduce rework on successive modular construction projects.

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“…The DfMA-based KBE for design automation is proposed to guide design from the beginning of the design process to improve quality, reduce delivery time and costs, cut down on rework, and support product development in construction. Also, CNC milling was conducted to investigate the principles of DfMA [80]. Ng and Hall [92] conducted online game with Target Value Design (TVD) principle for modelled the Dfab construction.…”

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Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) of Digital Fabrication (Dfab) and Additive Manufacturing (AM) in Construction: A Review

Prasittisopin¹,

Tuvayanond²

2022

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A Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) in architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is attracting the attention of designers, practitioners, and construction project stakeholders. Digital fabrication (Dfab) and design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) practices are found apparent needs for development. The DfMA's conceptual function is to maximize the process efficiency of Dfab and AM building projects. This work reviewed 153 relevant research articles over the past few decades. The concept of DfMA and the fundamentals of DfMA in building and construction were explored. In addition, DfMA procedures associated with Dfab and DfAM, as well as its AM assembly process, were discussed. Lastly, the current machine learning research on DfMA in construction were also highlighted. Large research gaps in the DfMA for Dfab and DfAM can be filled to significantly increase operational efficiency and sustainable practices.

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Design for Manufacture and Assembly in Off-Site Construction: Advanced Production of Modular Façade Systems

Cited by 15 publications

References 29 publications

Process Modelling in Civil Infrastructure Projects: A Review of Construction Simulation Methods

Process Modelling in Civil Infrastructure Projects: A Review of Construction Simulation Methods

Benchmarking and Improving Dimensional Quality on Modular Construction Projects – A Case Study

Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) of Digital Fabrication (Dfab) and Additive Manufacturing (AM) in Construction: A Review

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