<p>The construction industry contributes significantly to the
GDP of the United States, attributing to its growth at an unprecedented rate.
Efficient planning on all stages of construction is the only way to combat
dynamic obstructions and deliver projects on time. The first element involved
in the planning phase deals with the layout of the Construction Site. It
significantly regulates the pace at which construction operations function and
directly affects the time, cost, and safety linked to the successful delivery
of the target project. Hence, it is paramount to ensure that every component of
the construction site maneuvers with the utmost productivity. One such
equipment that occupies significant attention while carrying out the CSLP
process is Tower Crane. Tower crane optimization is pivotal to ensure proper lifting and
handling of materials, and warrant conflict-free work zones. This research,
therefore, aims to optimize its position by maximizing the lift ability. To
achieve the goals, Generative Design- a paradigm that integrates the
constructive features of mathematical and visual optimization techniques, is
used to develop a relatively comprehensible prototype. The first part of the
research, thus, utilized Generative Design on two construction sites- one from
the United States and one from India. After implementing the visual programming
algorithm, an improvement of 40% was warranted in the lift score. A pool of
potential alternatives was explored and supplemented by the trade-off
illustrations. The concept of trade-off was substantiated by allowing a
framework for prioritization of lift cycles, and facilitating a holistic
decision-making process. To evaluate the usability, 12 participants were chosen
based on their previous experience with tower crane operations. The
participants witnessed a live demonstration of the algorithm, answered a Likert
scale questionnaire, and appeared for an open-ended interview to provide
feedback about the proposed Generative Design technique. After carrying out
narrative analysis for the usability aspect- it has been unanimously observed
that the technique has extreme efficiency of usage and can evidently prevent
the occurrence of errors. The study concludes by providing recommendations to
augment the significance and usability of Generative Design for tower crane
position optimization. </p><br>
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:purdue.edu/oai:figshare.com:article/14447394 |
| Date | 07 May 2021 |
| Creators | Raj Pradip Birewar (10664183) |
| Source Sets | Purdue University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, Thesis |
| Rights | CC BY 4.0 |
| Relation | https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Generative_Design_for_Construction_Site_Layout_Planning/14447394 |
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