A 3D model based control of an excavator

Makkonen, Teemu; Nevala, Kalervo; Heikkilä, Rauno

doi:10.1016/j.autcon.2005.07.009

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“…Such an approach can generally be implemented by developing a block in a tool to communicate with, and access the simulation process of, another tool. For instance, the interfaces between ADAMS and SIMULINK have been used to develop multidisciplinary simulation [9]. The deficiencies of this approach are also obvious: (1) it is only appropriate for limited types of simulations; (2) only the popular simulation tools provide interfaces for each other.…”

Section: Approaches For Building Collaborative Simulation Environmentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Interface-based simulation [9] Restricted to some tools Low Restricted to some tools Medium High Low HLA-based approach [19] Local area network Medium Many Large Medium High VR-based approach [15][16] Cross platforms Medium Some Medium Medium High Approach using Web Services [23][24] Cross platforms High Some Medium Low Medium Integrated approach [22] Cross platforms Medium Many Large Medium High Model-driven approach (this paper)…”

Section: Complexity Of Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A model-driven approach to multidisciplinary collaborative simulation for virtual product development

Zhang

Wang

Chen

et al. 2010

Advanced Engineering Informatics

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. A model-driven approach to multidisciplinary collaborative simulation for virtual product development. Advanced Engineering Informatics, Elsevier, 2010, 24 (2) Abstract:The design and development of complex artifacts and systems is shifting towards a distributed and collaborative paradigm. The simulation environments for such a paradigm, therefore, need to take into account the cooperation between design teams, i.e. supporting multidisciplinary simulation in a distributed environment. However, current simulation tools cannot fulfil this requirement as they have been developed to solve the specific problems from different disciplines. Although it's already possible to per-form multidisciplinary simulations by using several tools together, it is very difficult to implement it when these tools are distributed on the Internet. A solution which can support the integration of distributed simulation models at run-time is presented, involving a computational infrastructure and a high-level modelling approach. Specifically, the infrastructure is constructed by a novel combination of two distributed computing techniques to implement the synchronization of distributed models, as well as to ensure the interoperability at run-time. In addition, a model-driven approach is developed to bridge the high-level model of a simulation system and the infrastructure which implements this model. The solution is evaluated by making a comparison with other approaches, as well as by developing a prototype tool. It's shown in the evaluation that (1) it is viable to develop multidisciplinary simulations in a distributed environment using this solution; (2) the model-driven approach allows designers to focus only on the high-level structure of a design without getting concerned with the details of the infrastructure.

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Section: Approaches For Building Collaborative Simulation Environmentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Complexity Of Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

A model-driven approach to multidisciplinary collaborative simulation for virtual product development

Zhang

Wang

Chen

et al. 2010

Advanced Engineering Informatics

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“…Even if they had, it should be recognized that the high investment cost for such extensive systems thus far has prohibited marketing for roadway construction, so their reported benefits are not yet fully available for the construction industry. Outside of the type of studies represented by the two latter articles, studies by researchers are more focused upon comprehensive operational or site control for construction, looking ahead to the vision of a more fully automated jobsite and demonstrating the technical feasibility and challenges for new multi-technology control applications such as described in work by Bernold (2002), Oloufa et al (2003), Navon and Shpatnitsky (2005), and Makkonen (2006). In summary, scholarly research has not provided firm, substantial quantitative guidance regarding the magnitudes of impacts from implementing 3D-MC in construction, and rarely has it sought to do so.…”

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confidence: 99%

Practices for Seamless Transmission of Design Data from Design Phase to Construction Equipment Operation: A Synthesis Study

Dunston¹,

Monty²

2009

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Prepared in cooperation with the Indiana Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration. AbstractThe Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), in response to requests from the construction contracting community, has chosen to examine how to facilitate their contractors' use of three-dimensional machine control (3D-MC) systems, especially GPS-based systems. INDOT recognizes that the prerequisite 3D project model, if available in its intelligent electronic form, may be leveraged by both INDOT and its project partners to automate the performance of tasks other than construction. Therefore, INDOT was compelled to initiate this study to investigate the state of technology and the experiences of other state transportation agencies (STAs) and to synthesize that information to formulate recommendations for INDOT to implement for utilizing the electronic design file (EDF). The emphasis of the study is to discern best practices for how to facilitate better collaborative work and how to advance the use of 3D-MC on INDOT projects while avoiding or mitigating any pitfalls associated with supporting the use of the new technology.The work plan conducted by Investigators from the Purdue University School of Civil Engineering involved a literature review to uncover information on performance of 3D-MC technologies and computer technologies and associated processes to enhance project team collaborations. Concurrently, the Investigators surveyed vendors of 3D-MC systems and contractors and designers to uncover critical lessons from their experience with these systems. A review of STA Web sites was conducted to gain an overview of STA requirements regarding design files and product offerings of two leading providers of project design and civil project management software were reviewed to assess the efficacy of EDF sharing. These reviews were compared against the INDOT Project Development Process to reveal opportunities to leverage electronic forms of the design files. Contacts established from the surveys and Web site reviews, yielded further contacts with engineering service providers and STA personnel who were primarily interviewed by phone. The STA contacts also provided or referenced documents that were valuable to the information gathering activity. The phone interviews and shared documents provided the greatest clarity regarding the progress of other STAs toward implementation.The study confirmed that there are accessible commercial products from the industry leaders that enable 3D design model creation, secure file sharing with version control. Digital terrain models (DTMs) from these products can be read and translated for input to the array of GPS-based 3D-MC system options that are capable of meeting typical standard construction tolerances. The companies also have incorporated enough interoperability to work across platforms, thus enabling seamless and collaborative 3D-model-based project delivery with the appropriate investment. INDOT is making the correct investment in software applications to reali...

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“…A review of satellite positioning systems for civil engineering Roberts, Tang and Brown There are also dynamic applications such as deflection monitoring of large structures (Roberts and Brown, 2006;Roberts et al, 2012Roberts et al, , 2014 positioning and controlling construction plant such as bulldozers, graders, piling rigs, mining plant, drilling rigs and excavators (Bouvet et al, 2001;Carter, 2005Carter, , 2011Makkonen et al, 2006;Moon et al, 2010;Navon et al, 2004;Ritter et al, 2014;Seward, 2002;Seward et al, 1997). Figure 8 shows an excavator being controlled by RTK GNSS, while Figure 9 shows a GNSS antenna located on the Severn suspension bridge cable in order to measure its deflections.…”

Section: Civil Engineering Volume 168 Issue Ce4mentioning

confidence: 99%