Design for Manufacture and Assembly of Digital Fabrication and Additive Manufacturing in Construction: A Review

Tuvayanond, Wiput; Prasittisopin, Lapyote

doi:10.3390/buildings13020429

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“…This allows for complex designs to be easily attained, reducing the total construction cost in the process. Future works, including the integration of digital design and construction, robotic manufacturing, as well as sustainable construction like BIM [95,96] 3D printing [97,98], prefabrication [99,100], digital fabrication [101][102][103], innovative material [103][104][105] design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA) [106][107][108], AI [109,110], sustainable design and materials [111][112][113][114], and machine learning [115][116][117] are valuable tools to predict the design and construction activities accurately and offer sustainable solutions and outcomes. The integration of these tools in the design and construction processes of railway stations is essential to enhance the efficiency and productivity of construction projects while reducing costs and improving the overall quality of the construction projects.…”

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confidence: 99%

Enhancing Sustainable Railway Station Design in Tropical Climates: Insights from Thailand’s Architectural Theses and Case Studies

Tetiranont,

Sadakorn,

Rugkhapan

et al. 2024

Buildings

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An environmentally conscious architectural design of a railway station can have a substantial influence on government spending. Nevertheless, an extensive collection of guidelines for using sustainable design principles in the construction of a railway station can provide several advantages. The goal is to review design visions for railway stations in Thailand, as reflected in student theses and government proposals, from 1983 to 2022 for sustainable design aspects in tropical climates. We perform an analysis of architectural design aspects including service areas, shape, entrances, roofing, style, and development in order to uncover design trends and possible areas that may be enhanced. Station designs are mostly characterized by curved and gable roofs, with 3D curved buildings being the next most common feature. High speed rail (HSR) stations stress local cultural elements in their major entrances while also improving passenger flow. Public buildings frequently employ curved or gabled porticos to achieve a majestic look. Although university theses place a high importance on conceptual design and functionality, it is essential to also consider cost-effectiveness. Key design considerations for future railway stations are transparency, connection, efficient mobility, and cost–time efficiency. The research uncovers deficiencies in user-centered design for thermal comfort and inclusiveness (design-for-all) in Thailand’s tropical environment. Addressing these aspects is critical for future sustainable railway station design evaluations.

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Enhancing Sustainable Railway Station Design in Tropical Climates: Insights from Thailand’s Architectural Theses and Case Studies

Tetiranont,

Sadakorn,

Rugkhapan

et al. 2024

Buildings

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“…This method of operation significantly lowers marginal manufacturing costs and promotes dramatic industrial supply chain simplification [46]. One notable benefit of additive manufacturing (AM) in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is its capacity to facilitate localized production [47]. The proximity of manufacturing facilities to customers can significantly alter the supply chain dynamics, improving efficiency and flexibility.…”

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“…The benefits of 3D printing in enhancing the design and aesthetic aspects of buildings and infrastructures [43][44][45][46][47] Artificial The Integrated Design Process optimizes Building Information Modeling (BIM) for stakeholder engagement in modern AEC. Digital twin technologies merge virtual and physical worlds to track construction progress [88] meticulously.…”

Section: Additive Manufacturingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Reviewing and Integrating AEC Practices into Industry 6.0: Strategies for Smart and Sustainable Future-Built Environments

Almusaed,

Yitmen,

Almssad

2023

Sustainability

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This article explores the possible ramifications of incorporating ideas from AEC Industry 6.0 into the design and construction of intelligent, environmentally friendly, and long-lasting structures. This statement highlights the need to shift away from the current methods seen in the AEC Industry 5.0 to effectively respond to the increasing requirement for creative and environmentally sustainable infrastructures. Modern building techniques have been made more efficient and long-lasting because of AEC Industry 6.0’s cutting-edge equipment, cutting-edge digitalization, and ecologically concerned methods. The academic community has thoroughly dissected the many benefits of AEC Industry 5.0. Examples are increased stakeholder involvement, automation, robotics for optimization, decision structures based on data, and careful resource management. However, the difficulties of implementing AEC Industry 6.0 principles are laid bare in this research. It calls for skilled experts who are current on the latest technologies, coordinate the technical expertise of many stakeholders, orchestrate interoperable standards, and strengthen cybersecurity procedures. This study evaluates how well the principles of Industry 6.0 can create smart, long-lasting, and ecologically sound structures. The goal is to specify how these ideas may revolutionize the building industry. In addition, this research provides an in-depth analysis of how the AEC industry might best adopt AEC Industry 6.0, underscoring the sector-wide significance of this paradigm change. This study thoroughly analyzes AEC Industry 6.0 about big data analytics, the IoT, and collaborative robotics. To better understand the potential and potential pitfalls of incorporating AEC Industry 6.0 principles into the construction of buildings, this study examines the interaction between organizational dynamics, human actors, and robotic systems.

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“…Furthermore, in 2019, the Hong Kong Construction Industry Council established the DFMA Alliance [16]. Recently, digital fabrication and additive manufacturing for DFMA are rapidly advancing, offering significant value to the construction industry [17,18].…”

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Design for Assembly (DFA) Evaluation Method for Prefabricated Buildings

Zhai,

Sun,

et al. 2023

Buildings

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The Design for Assembly (DFA) method, incorporating lean and prefabricated construction concepts, is emerging as a novel approach to industrialize the construction industry. In recent years, several countries have developed guidance documents to enhance building assembly efficiency and quality through the implementation of DFA methods. However, there remains significant room for improvement in the assembly efficiency of prefabricated buildings, along with a lack of effective evaluation measures. Therefore, this paper aims to develop a DFA evaluation method specifically applicable to prefabricated buildings, utilizing the formula design, Delphi method, and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. The DFA evaluation method presented in this study comprises two main components: the assembly efficiency index (AEI) and the assembly design index (ADI). The assembly efficiency evaluation serves to gauge the efficiency level of a construction system and identify the space for improvement. On the other hand, the assembly design evaluation identifies factors influencing assembly, enabling process enhancement and upgrading. Subsequently, the paper employs the developed evaluation method to analyze a case, the New Lawuga School in Yushu, China. The AEI of the New Lawuga School is 2.44 m3/pc., and the ADI value of the building is 0.54. The assembly evaluation of the New Lawuga School reveals that efficient assembly was achieved through integrated design and parts reduction. However, non-standardized design emerged as a hindrance to the assembly process. The primary contribution of this study lies in the proposed DFA evaluation method tailored specifically for prefabricated buildings.

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Design for Manufacture and Assembly of Digital Fabrication and Additive Manufacturing in Construction: A Review

Cited by 41 publications

References 117 publications

Enhancing Sustainable Railway Station Design in Tropical Climates: Insights from Thailand’s Architectural Theses and Case Studies

Enhancing Sustainable Railway Station Design in Tropical Climates: Insights from Thailand’s Architectural Theses and Case Studies

Reviewing and Integrating AEC Practices into Industry 6.0: Strategies for Smart and Sustainable Future-Built Environments

Design for Assembly (DFA) Evaluation Method for Prefabricated Buildings

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