On the Geometry of Orthogonal Prefabricated Building Systems

1986 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
F Haller ◽  
M Lenart
Keyword(s):  
Building Systems ◽  
Prefabricated Building

scholarly journals Model for planning and controlling the delivery and assembly of engineer-to-order prefabricated building systems: exploring synergies between Lean and BIM

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda S. Bataglin ◽  
Daniela D. Viana ◽  
Carlos T. Formoso ◽  
Iamara R. Bulhões
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Theoretical Contribution ◽  
Building Systems ◽  
Pull Production ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Engineer To Order ◽  
Cost Of Construction ◽  
A Company ◽  
Prefabricated Building

The adoption of prefabricated building systems has grown due to the need to reduce duration and cost of construction projects, as well as to improve quality and working conditions. However, the adoption of those systems requires an intense exchange of information to integrate the production of components, logistics operations, and site assembly. This is particularly important in engineer-to-order environments, in which the level of uncertainty tends to be high. This research proposes a model for planning and controlling the delivery and assembly of ETO prefabricated building systems, emphasizing the integration between site installation and logistics operations. This model was devised in an empirical study carried out in a company that delivers and assembles prefabricated concrete structures. The main theoretical contribution is a set of approaches to implement the “pull production” and “reduce variability” principles in this particular context, exploring synergies that exist between Lean Production principles and Building Information Modeling (BIM) functionalities.

scholarly journals Application of Bim for Supporting Decisionmaking Related to Logistics in Prefabricated Building Systems

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda S. Bataglin ◽  
Daniela D. Viana ◽  
Carlos T. Formoso ◽  
Iamara R. Bulhões
Keyword(s):  
Building Systems ◽  
Prefabricated Building

scholarly journals Research and Application Status of Envelope Structures for Fabricated Substations in China

2020 ◽  
Vol 189 ◽  
pp. 03037
Author(s):  
Xueqing Sheng ◽  
Shengjun Pan ◽  
Jiahui Chen
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Growth ◽  
Manual Labor ◽  
Chinese Market ◽  
Wet Work ◽  
Construction Period ◽  
Building Systems ◽  
Wall Panels ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Prefabricated Building

In recent years, Chinese prefabricated buildings have re-heated and showed rapid growth. This paper analyzes the performance of the existing assembled wall panels in the Chinese market by comparing the performance of different materials and optimizing the selection of the envelope structure of the assembled substation. Studies have shown that the use of prefabricated building systems can achieve the goal of shortening the construction period, reducing manual labor, no waste during construction, and no wet work on site.

scholarly journals MANAGERIAL AND ECONOMIC OPTIMISATIONS FOR PREFABRICATED BUILDING SYSTEMS

2007 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Abdallah
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Scientific Development ◽  
The Political ◽  
Construction Methods ◽  
Building Systems ◽  
Concrete Building ◽  
Scientific Fields ◽  
Prefabricated Building

This paper deals with new realisations of research, scientific development, managerial and economic optimisations – a prefabricated building systems. In the literature, all scientific fields are worked out based on efficiencies, costs, benefits, choice of execution design, technical demands, aesthetical point of view, as well as the total economics. In the present example of a school building for communities in developing countries, the following criteria have been regarded: the optimal superstructure of prefabricated concrete building systems; the particularity of developing countries (eg the climate, the political and economic conditions); the time for construction and necessary innovative developments for an economically optimised superstructure. In addition, alternative construction methods and costs for a simple but variable system which can be adapted to changing functions are suggested.

scholarly journals Performance Review of Prefabricated Building Systems and Future Research in Australia

Buildings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satheeskumar Navaratnam ◽  
Tuan Ngo ◽  
Tharaka Gunawardena ◽  
David Henderson
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Market Demand ◽  
Structural Element ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Building Systems ◽  
Full Scale Tests ◽  
Prefabricated Building

Volumetric prefabricated building construction is growing in most developed countries; for example, in Sweden the market share of prefabricated building systems in the housing industry was more than 80%. However, in Australia only approximately 3–4% of new building constructions are prefabricated buildings in a year. A major hindrance to the growth of prefab construction in Australia is that systems are developed under commercial and confidential conditions. There are limited publicly-available research and case studies for certifiers, regulators, engineers and academia to provide independent information on the performance, advantages and disadvantages of prefabricated building systems. Independent designers and structural engineers are relying on the strength of the structural and non-structural element, as well as the connections of the prefabricated building systems. This strength is estimated from the “commercial-in-confidence” test of individual components by manufactures, and it might result in undesired outcomes in design. This paper provides an overview of available literature on structural performance, benefits, constraints and challenges of prefabricated building systems. This paper also highlights the research needed on the prefabricated building systems such as full-scale tests, numerical modelling, hybrid simulations, case studies and social and economic assessments. Being supported by sound academic research will increase the market demand for prefabricated building systems in Australia as well as in other countries.

scholarly journals Análisis y evolución de los sistemas constructivos prefabricados, impacto ambiental e interacción con el sistema constructivo tradicional mexicano = Analysis and evolution of prefabricated building systems, environmental impact and interaction with the traditional Mexican construction system

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Luis Eduardo López Flores
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Technological Advance ◽  
Building Systems ◽  
Different Types ◽  
El Sistema ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Construction System ◽  
Prefabricated Building

ResumenDentro de la industria de la construcción, existen sistemas constructivos de diversos tipos, todos ellos derivados de una serie de factores y circunstancias propias de las regiones en donde surgen. Podemos considerar dos tipos característicos, el sistema tradicional mexicano y el sistema prefabricado, siendo estos dos, sujetos de un análisis enfocado al efecto que aporta al medio ambiente, la fabricación de los materiales que componen ambos sistemas. Sin embargo, es importante también, reconocer y reflexionar acerca de la evolución y la interacción que existe entre ambos a través del tiempo y del avance científico y tecnológico aplicado a estas técnicas constructivasAbstractWithin the construction industry, there are different types of construction systems, all derived from a series of factors and circumstances typical of the regions where they arise. We can consider two characteristic types, the traditional Mexican system and the prefabricated system, these two being subjects of an analysis focused on the effect that contributes to the environment, the manufacture of the materials that make up both systems. However, it is also important to recognize and reflect on the evolution and interaction that exists between both over time and the scientific and technological advance applied to these constructive techniques

scholarly journals Prefabricated Building Systems—Design and Construction

Encyclopedia ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-95
Author(s):  
Tharaka Gunawardena ◽  
Priyan Mendis
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Building Systems ◽  
Modern Methods ◽  
The Future ◽  
Global Construction ◽  
Design And Construction ◽  
Prefabricated Building

Modern Methods of Construction with Offsite Manufacturing is an advancement from prefabricated technologies that existed for decades in the construction industry, and is a platform to integrate various disciplines into providing a more holistic solution. Due to the rapid speed of construction, reduced requirement of labour and minimised work on site, offsite manufacturing and prefabricated building systems are becoming more popular, and perhaps a necessity for the future of the global construction industry. The approach to the design and construction of prefab building systems demands a thorough understanding of their unique characteristics.

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