Automation in tower cranes over the past two decades (2003–2024)

IF 9.6 1区工程技术 Q1 CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

Automation in Construction Pub Date : 2024-12-14 DOI:10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105889

Muhammad Muddassir, Tarek Zayed, Ali Hassan Ali, Mohamed Elrifaee, Sulemana Fatoama Abdulai, Tong Yang, Amr Eldemiry

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Abstract

Tower cranes play a vital role in modern construction for transporting material, yet the persisting issue of crane-related accidents, often attributable to human error, underscores the urgent need for automated crane operations to enhance safety on construction sites. Despite active research in this area, a gap exists in systematically examining and categorising advancements in tower crane automation and identifying key trends and limitations. This paper aims to address this gap by employing a mixed-methods approach, encompassing scientometric and systematic analyses. The scientometric analysis sheds light on key researchers, institutions, journals, and global research networks. Also, the systematic analysis delves into four primary research areas: crane operations, motion control, layout planning, and transport path optimisation. This paper identifies critical knowledge gaps and limitations in tower crane automation, suggests future research directions, and offers industry insights into current methodologies and global trends.

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Automation in Construction 工程技术-工程：土木

CiteScore

19.20

自引率

16.50%

发文量

563

审稿时长

8.5 months

期刊介绍： Automation in Construction is an international journal that focuses on publishing original research papers related to the use of Information Technologies in various aspects of the construction industry. The journal covers topics such as design, engineering, construction technologies, and the maintenance and management of constructed facilities. The scope of Automation in Construction is extensive and covers all stages of the construction life cycle. This includes initial planning and design, construction of the facility, operation and maintenance, as well as the eventual dismantling and recycling of buildings and engineering structures.