Using global positioning system to improve materials-locating processes on industrial projects

被引：66
作者：
Caldas, Carlos H.
Torrent, David Grau
Haas, Carl T.
机构：
[1] Univ Texas, Dept Civil Architectural & Environm Engn, Austin, TX 78712 USA
[2] Univ Waterloo, Dept Civil Engn, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
来源：
JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT | 2006年 / 132卷 / 07期
关键词：
Construction management; Construction materials; Data collection; Global positioning; Resource management;
D O I：
10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2006)132:7(741)
中图分类号：
TU [建筑科学];
学科分类号：
0813 ;
摘要：
On-site materials-handling operations are error prone and the errors that occur significantly decrease construction productivity. New technologies and sensing devices can enhance materials-handling management practices on construction job sites. This paper describes a study that aimed to determine the potential benefits of the deployment of global positioning system (GPS) technology within the materials-locating processes on industrial projects. Its main goals were (1) to evaluate the technical feasibility and (2) to quantify the direct benefits in terms of process duration derived from the integration of GPS devices within pipe-locating processes. A field trial was conducted and its results indicated significant time savings. This study also analyzed additional potential benefits derived from the use of GPS in this scenario.
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页码：741 / 749
页数：9
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