Robotic assembly of modular concrete shells using falsework

IF 6.2 2区工程技术 Q1 CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

Developments in the Built Environment Pub Date : 2025-01-31 DOI:10.1016/j.dibe.2025.100616

Egor Ivaniuk , Dmytro Pukhkaiev , Mathias Reichle , Wanqi Zhao , Johannes Mey , Manuel Krombholz , Zlata Tošić , Uwe Aßmann , Sven Klinkel , Viktor Mechtcherine

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Abstract

The rapid development of robotics has the potential to transform the construction industry of the future. One possible application of robots is the assembly of modular concrete shells. This type of structure saves materials, while the modular approach makes them more cost-effective by eliminating the need for formwork. So far, however, robots have struggled to accurately position modules when assembling large modular shells on the construction site. The authors propose an alternative approach to the robotic assembly of modular shells based on the use of modular falsework. The presence of a falsework enables the creation of large-scale shells of complex shapes out of an unlimited number of modules while ensuring the accuracy of their positioning. This paper describes a possible methodology for implementing this approach and validates it by assembling a demonstrator, as well as presents the results of static and dynamic analysis of the modules moved by the robot.

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Developments in the Built Environment Multiple-

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7.40

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1.20%

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22 days

期刊介绍： Developments in the Built Environment (DIBE) is a recently established peer-reviewed gold open access journal, ensuring that all accepted articles are permanently and freely accessible. Focused on civil engineering and the built environment, DIBE publishes original papers and short communications. Encompassing topics such as construction materials and building sustainability, the journal adopts a holistic approach with the aim of benefiting the community.