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Construction Process Optimization of Concrete Structural Elements Using VDC-Case Study (Building)

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Abstract

The construction industry is an engine of economic and social development; however, it is one of the industries that has grown the least in terms of productivity. Furthermore, it is characterized by inefficiencies that lead to time and cost overruns. This research seeks to optimize the execution time of a multipurpose building's concrete columns, beams, and slabs by applying the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) methodology. A VDC framework was developed to establish the client's and project's objectives, production metrics, and controllable factors. As a result, 60 possible clashes among 2 disciplines (structure & MEP) were identified before construction and solved in a collaborative environment. Additionally, the execution time of the structure's concrete beams, slabs, and columns was shortened by 37% compared to the baseline, which was the execution time of the first work lot.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSelected peer-reviewed full text papers from the 3rd International Conference on Future Technologies in Manufacturing, Automation, Design and Energy, ICOFT MADE 2022
EditorsA. Johnney Mertens, S. Somasundaram
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages195-201
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9783036401966
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event3rd International Conference on Future Technologies in Manufacturing, Automation, Design and Energy, ICOFT MADE 2022 - Puducherry, India
Duration: 14 Dec 202216 Dec 2022

Publication series

NameAdvances in Science and Technology
Volume130 AST
ISSN (Print)1662-8969
ISSN (Electronic)1662-0356

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Future Technologies in Manufacturing, Automation, Design and Energy, ICOFT MADE 2022
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityPuducherry
Period14/12/2216/12/22

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