Development of an Optimal Path Algorithm for Construction Equipment

Abstract

The fourth industrial revolution based on information and communication technology (ICT and IoT) is converging into the overall realm of technology, economy and society, creating innovative changes. In line with these changes, research is being actively carried out to integrate information and communication with automation at construction sites. This study was started to analyze problems arising from inefficient operation of construction equipment through analysis of risks arising at construction sites and to provide solutions related to these problems. In order to provide the optimal route of movement of construction equipment, an expert survey was conducted and an algorithm was developed to establish the optimal route of movement by analyzing the weights for each item of the survey. The adequacy of the algorithm was determined by comparing the developed algorithm with the actual data of the construction site in operation, and a safe and productive route as well as problems related to invisible safety are provided through the developed algorithm. Applying the optimal-route-generation algorithm conducted in this study to the construction site will not only increase productivity within the workplace, but also ultimately save time in operating equipment and increase safety.

Thematic Trends in Industry 4.0 Revolution Potential towards Sustainability in the Construction Industry

“…The Republic of Korea was ranked third in terms of article numbers and had much emphasis on technology innovation in IR4.0, which included the invention of an ideal route procedure for construction equipment by Lee and Lim [26], as well as the growth of a 3D concrete extrusion nozzle for free-form concrete panels [27]. The study focused on a fundamental investigation of 3D printing methods for FCP manufacture and additional concrete extrusion tests that are required to examine nozzle performance accurately.…”