Abstract
Construction trades need adequate space to perform work efficiently. Congestion between different trades and materials should be avoided if maximum productivity rates are expected. Space planning refers to considerations made to minimize workspace congestion and interference. Recent advances in 4D modeling (3D graphical computer models+time) offer opportunities to perform detailed space planning through visual and automated analysis of construction sequences. This paper describes efforts to define the properties of construction activity spaces, e.g. work, storage, and paths which are necessary to perform useful modeling and simulation of a dynamic work environment. Based on case studies of space planning applications, detailed properties of activity spaces are defined and classified to support realistic planning processes, results, and expectations. The results of this study provide criteria for robust space planning applications which utilize 4D computer modeling and simulation of the construction work environment.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages | 354-363 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| State | Published - 1998 |
| Event | Proceedings of the 1998 International Computing Congress on Computing in Civil Engineering - Boston, MA, USA Duration: Oct 18 1998 → Oct 21 1998 |
Other
| Other | Proceedings of the 1998 International Computing Congress on Computing in Civil Engineering |
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| City | Boston, MA, USA |
| Period | 10/18/98 → 10/21/98 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Computer Science Applications