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Automated Erection of Structures Utilizing ATLSS Connections and a Robotic Crane
Author(s) -
Viscomi B. Vincent,
Lu LeWu,
Perreira N. Duke,
Michalerya William D.,
Larrabee Adam B.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
computer‐aided civil and infrastructure engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.773
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1467-8667
pISSN - 1093-9687
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-8667.1995.tb00294.x
Subject(s) - safer , automation , process (computing) , quality (philosophy) , construction engineering , engineering , productivity , systems engineering , computer science , computer security , mechanical engineering , philosophy , epistemology , economics , macroeconomics , operating system
The need to automate the process of erecting structural frames has long been recognized by the engineering profession, especially in construction of multistory structures in which members of similar sizes and floor panels of similar dimensions are to be erected repeatedly. Modern automated construction processes, when properly applied, have the potential of producing cost‐effective and higher‐quality structures as well as providing a safer environment for workers during construction. Since 1986, the Center for Advanced Technology for Large Structural Systems at Lehigh University has been working on the development of an integrated building system that has features particularly suited for construction automation. One of these features is the new types of structural connections that are easy to fabricate and lend themselves to multiple automated construction techniques. The second is a computer‐controlled, cable‐driven platform that can be attached to a crane. The combination of these technologies leads to a process that can effectively increase productivity, quality, and safety at the job site. This paper discusses these technologies as well as a preliminary economic assessment of the new system.