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A framework for offsite construction manufacturing process improvement through digitalization and automated real-time data collection
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This thesis proposes methods to apply real-time data to improve manufacturing operations in offsite construction using a combination of tools such as simulation, machine learning, and exploratory data analysis. These methods are applied to increase flexibility in operations and digitalize the...
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A framework to automate physical demand analysis based on artificial intelligence and motion capture for workplace safety improvement
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Workers' safety and productivity and its affecting factors, such as ergonomics, are essential aspects of construction projects. Applying ergonomics and realizing the connections among workers and their assigned tasks have indicated a decrease in workers' injuries and discomforts, a beneficial...
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Developing Advanced Approaches to Deliver Value on Construction Projects: Integrating Social Dynamics, Digital Modelling Techniques, and Lean Concepts
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Construction projects are complex endeavors that involve multiple stakeholders, challenging processes, and diverse objectives. The effective management and alignment of project value propositions are crucial for ensuring successful outcomes and satisfying the needs and expectations of...
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Digital Twin for Production Estimation, Scheduling and Real-Time Monitoring in Offsite Construction
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The offsite construction industry continues to rely on experience-based average production rates (i.e., average quantity per unit of time) to estimate and schedule production operations. This approach is hindered by various sources of production variability, such as machine breakdowns and...
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Fall 2024
Municipal solid waste (MSW) management presents a significant challenge, as current practices often lead to inefficiencies and substantial variability in waste processing. This variability contributes to increased downtime, reduced productivity, and higher operational costs. While previous...
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System State Analysis Using Value Stream Mapping, Discrete Event Simulation, and Fuzzy Logic
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Offsite construction (OSC) is a construction method commonly used for its benefits in improving quality, saving costs, and decreasing delivery time. Research on OSC production covers a wide range of applications, methodologies, and approaches, as attempts to optimize different aspects of any...