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Automatic assessment of concrete cracks in low-light, overexposed, and blurred images restored using a generative AI approach 利用生成式人工智能方法自动评估低照度、曝光过度和模糊图像中的混凝土裂缝修复情况
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Automation in Construction Pub Date : 2024-09-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105787
Pengwei Guo , Xiangjun Meng , Weina Meng , Yi Bao
{"title":"Automatic assessment of concrete cracks in low-light, overexposed, and blurred images restored using a generative AI approach","authors":"Pengwei Guo ,&nbsp;Xiangjun Meng ,&nbsp;Weina Meng ,&nbsp;Yi Bao","doi":"10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105787","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105787","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Deep learning-based computer vision techniques have high efficiency in assessing concrete cracks from images, and the assessment can be automated using robots for higher efficiency. However, assessment accuracy is often compromised by low-quality images. This paper presents a Conditional Generative Adversarial Network (CGAN)-based approach to restore low-light, overexposed, and blurred images. The approach integrates attention mechanisms and residual learning and uses Wasserstein loss with gradient penalty. Crack assessment results show that the proposed approach outperforms state-of-the-art methods, regarding structural similarity (SSIM: 0.78 for deblurring, 0.95 for low-light enhancement, and 0.96 for overexposure correction) and peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR: 28.6 for deblurring, 31.4 for low-light enhancement, and 31.6 for overexposure correction). Restored images have been used to train a deep learning model for assessing concrete cracks. The Intersection over Union (IoU) and F1 score of crack segmentation are higher than 0.98 and 0.99, respectively, revealing high accuracy in crack assessment tasks.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8660,"journal":{"name":"Automation in Construction","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142275780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Multi-scalar robotic fabrication system for on-site press gluing in multi-storey timber buildings 用于多层木质建筑现场压胶的多尺度机器人制造系统
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Automation in Construction Pub Date : 2024-09-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105774
Nils Opgenorth , Daniel Nunes Locatelli , Samuel Leder , Hans Jakob Wagner , Achim Menges
{"title":"Multi-scalar robotic fabrication system for on-site press gluing in multi-storey timber buildings","authors":"Nils Opgenorth ,&nbsp;Daniel Nunes Locatelli ,&nbsp;Samuel Leder ,&nbsp;Hans Jakob Wagner ,&nbsp;Achim Menges","doi":"10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105774","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105774","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The amount of timber construction has increased significantly in recent decades due to the development of digital processing technologies in prefabrication. However, on site, timber components are still commonly assembled manually and connected with low performance joint types. This paper presents a multi-storey timber building system with a co-designed heterogeneous multi-scalar robotic construction system, consisting of a clamping device, an industrial robotic arm, and an automated crane, for the automation of on-site timber construction. By integrating construction features into the building material, the different robotic entities can work together to assemble a point-supported quasi-monolithic timber panel of theoretically unlimited dimensions with high precision.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8660,"journal":{"name":"Automation in Construction","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0926580524005107/pdfft?md5=5090c779f1c2884a399a03d43441002a&pid=1-s2.0-S0926580524005107-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142275785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Bolt loosening angle measurement along full range of screw exposure length based on 3D point cloud 基于三维点云,在螺钉暴露长度的全范围内测量螺栓松动角度
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Automation in Construction Pub Date : 2024-09-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105785
Shengyuan Li , Yushan Le , Jiachen Gao , Xian Li , Xuefeng Zhao
{"title":"Bolt loosening angle measurement along full range of screw exposure length based on 3D point cloud","authors":"Shengyuan Li ,&nbsp;Yushan Le ,&nbsp;Jiachen Gao ,&nbsp;Xian Li ,&nbsp;Xuefeng Zhao","doi":"10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105785","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105785","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The existing two-dimensional (2D) vision-based bolt loosening measurement range is generally limited to 0–60°. To overcome this limitation, a bolt loosening angle measurement method along full range of screw exposure length based on three-dimensional (3D) point cloud is proposed. Initially, 3D point clouds of bolt groups were reconstructed using 2D images under 18 working conditions, and the 3D point cloud of a single bolt was extracted from the bolt group. Subsequently, the bolt loosening angle along full range of screw exposure length was measured by calculating the rotation angle derived from the change in screw exposure length before and after loosening. The average relative error of all bolt loosening angle measurement results under the 18 working conditions was 3.46 %. Finally, the factors influencing the proposed method were analyzed. The results demonstrated that the proposed method could accurately measure the bolt loosening angle along full range of screw exposure length.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8660,"journal":{"name":"Automation in Construction","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142275784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Vision-based construction robot for real-time automated welding with human-robot interaction 基于视觉的建筑机器人,可实现人机交互的实时自动焊接
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Automation in Construction Pub Date : 2024-09-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105782
Doyun Lee , Kevin Han
{"title":"Vision-based construction robot for real-time automated welding with human-robot interaction","authors":"Doyun Lee ,&nbsp;Kevin Han","doi":"10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105782","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105782","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The construction industry is a major consumer of steel, with welding being a crucial aspect of steel fabrication. However, a shortage of welders has emerged as a significant issue. Therefore, the ultimate goal of this study is to develop a fully automated mobile robotic welding system. The preliminary paper presented a method for the automatic detection and alignment of various welding joints. Building on this, this paper proposes a real-time automated welding system capable of path planning and tracking for two butt joints using visual data. Given the precision required in welding, two robotic operations were devised: one for following a trajectory based on real-time image data, and another for welding guided by laser-scanned data. Additionally, human-robot interaction is proposed for path planning in cases where deep learning-based joint detection fails. The automated robotic welding was performed to test the performance of the proposed system, demonstrating its effectiveness and accuracy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8660,"journal":{"name":"Automation in Construction","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142275788","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effectiveness of alarm sounds in preventing operator habituation to auditory warnings in construction equipment 警报声在防止操作员对建筑设备中的听觉警报习以为常方面的效果
IF 9.6 1区 工程技术
Automation in Construction Pub Date : 2024-09-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105784
Jeonghyeun Chae , Sungjoo Hwang , Youngcheol Kang
{"title":"Effectiveness of alarm sounds in preventing operator habituation to auditory warnings in construction equipment","authors":"Jeonghyeun Chae ,&nbsp;Sungjoo Hwang ,&nbsp;Youngcheol Kang","doi":"10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105784","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105784","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A proximity auditory warning (AW) system has been developed to mitigate accidents involving construction equipment blind spots. However, frequent AW sounds can lead to habituation among construction equipment operators, potentially reducing the system's effectiveness. This paper assessed the effectiveness of AW sounds in mitigating habituation. Twenty-one participants underwent a driving simulation, with reaction time and skin conductance level used as indicators of habituation. Participants' responses to the conventional probe-tone sound were compared with three proposed AW sounds: an auditory icon resembling a threat or dangerous situation, a self-owned name (SON) addressing the participant's name, and a combination of both. SON is recommended as a viable alternative for effective alarm sound. By investigating alarm sounds that enhance operators' responsiveness to obstacles in blind spots, particularly in environments where frequent alarms are unavoidable, this paper contributes to reducing struck-by accidents involving construction equipment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8660,"journal":{"name":"Automation in Construction","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142275786","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Automatic geometric digital twin of box girder bridge using a laser-scanned point cloud 利用激光扫描点云自动生成箱梁桥的几何数字双胞胎
IF 9.6 1区 工程技术
Automation in Construction Pub Date : 2024-09-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105781
Jiangpeng Shu , Ziyue Zeng , Wenhao Li , Shukang Zhou , Congguang Zhang , Caie Xu , He Zhang
{"title":"Automatic geometric digital twin of box girder bridge using a laser-scanned point cloud","authors":"Jiangpeng Shu ,&nbsp;Ziyue Zeng ,&nbsp;Wenhao Li ,&nbsp;Shukang Zhou ,&nbsp;Congguang Zhang ,&nbsp;Caie Xu ,&nbsp;He Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105781","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105781","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Geometric modeling is a pivotal step in creating a digital twin for existing bridge structures. Its deficiency of automation makes geometric modeling step time-consuming and laborious. This paper presents a solution for automatically modeling box girder bridges, including external and internal structures, based on laser-scanned point cloud. The solution includes three vital methods: component segmentation, key points extraction of cross-section, and internal structure reconstruction. The results indicate that the established segmentation model, BCR-Net, exhibited better performance than PointNet++ in component segmentation, as demonstrated by mIoU of 0.9751 on the test set. The mean absolute error on the dimension of the pier, bent cap and external and internal structure of the box girder is 0.27 %, 0.38 %, 0.47 %, and 0.48 %, respectively. It means the proposed methods possessed excellent modeling accuracy while ensuring high efficiency than manual modeling, providing a promising solution for digital twin modeling of bridge structures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8660,"journal":{"name":"Automation in Construction","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142275787","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Voxel-based path-driven 3D concrete printing process simulation framework embedding interlayer behavior 嵌入层间行为的基于体素路径驱动的 3D 混凝土打印过程模拟框架
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Automation in Construction Pub Date : 2024-09-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105776
Baixi Chen, Xueqi Zhao, Xiaoping Qian
{"title":"Voxel-based path-driven 3D concrete printing process simulation framework embedding interlayer behavior","authors":"Baixi Chen,&nbsp;Xueqi Zhao,&nbsp;Xiaoping Qian","doi":"10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105776","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105776","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This paper introduces a numerical framework to model the 3D concrete printing process, considering critical factors, particularly the print path and interlayer interactions. Within this framework, a finite element model is automatically generated for an arbitrary 3D-printed object. This is achieved by voxelizing the bounding space, incorporating a zero-thickness interlayer cohesive zone, and pinpointing the active elements. Additionally, a print path-driven element segment algorithm is developed, allowing for sequential element placement in alignment with the print path during simulation, thereby mirroring the actual printing process. The model efficacy is demonstrated through two benchmarks, focusing on elastic buckling and plastic failure, where it agrees with existing experimental and numerical data. Using this validated model, the impacts of various printing parameters, such as print width, speed, path, and interlayer behaviors are explored, and an integrated toolbox for both educational and academic purposes is created. This toolbox is available at <span><span>https://github.com/Baixi-Chen/3DCPProcessSimulaion.git</span><svg><path></path></svg></span>.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8660,"journal":{"name":"Automation in Construction","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142239202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Intelligent ergonomic optimization in bimanual worker-robot interaction: A Reinforcement Learning approach 工人与机器人双臂互动中的智能人体工学优化:强化学习方法
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Automation in Construction Pub Date : 2024-09-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105741
Mani Amani , Reza Akhavian
{"title":"Intelligent ergonomic optimization in bimanual worker-robot interaction: A Reinforcement Learning approach","authors":"Mani Amani ,&nbsp;Reza Akhavian","doi":"10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105741","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105741","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Robots have the potential to enhance safety on construction job sites by assuming hazardous tasks. While existing safety research on physical human-robot interaction (pHRI) primarily addresses collision risks, ensuring inherently safe collaborative workflows is equally important. For example, ergonomic optimization in co-manipulation is an important safety consideration in pHRI. While frameworks such as Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) have been an industry standard for these interventions, their lack of a rigorous mathematical structure poses challenges for using them with optimization algorithms. Previous works have tackled this gap by developing approximations or statistical approaches that are error-prone or data-dependent. This paper presents a framework using Reinforcement Learning for precise ergonomic optimization that generalizes to different types of tasks. To ensure practicality and safe experimentations, the training leverages Inverse Kinematics in virtual reality to simulate human movement mechanics. Results of a comparison between the developed framework and ergonomically naive approaches are presented.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8660,"journal":{"name":"Automation in Construction","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0926580524004771/pdfft?md5=2b2b2036cf1904a46046f0d067750809&pid=1-s2.0-S0926580524004771-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142239124","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Deep learning-based intelligent detection of pavement distress 基于深度学习的路面状况智能检测
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Automation in Construction Pub Date : 2024-09-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105772
Lele Zheng , Jingjing Xiao , Yinghui Wang , Wangjie Wu , Zhirong Chen , Dongdong Yuan , Wei Jiang
{"title":"Deep learning-based intelligent detection of pavement distress","authors":"Lele Zheng ,&nbsp;Jingjing Xiao ,&nbsp;Yinghui Wang ,&nbsp;Wangjie Wu ,&nbsp;Zhirong Chen ,&nbsp;Dongdong Yuan ,&nbsp;Wei Jiang","doi":"10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105772","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105772","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The intelligent detection of pavement distress using deep learning methods has consistently been a hotspot in pavement maintenance. This paper aims to offer new insights to promote research and application in this field through bibliometric analysis. Utilizing publications from the Web of Science Core Collection spanning from 2016 to 2024 as the database, this paper conducts a systematic analysis of statistical data concerning the annual publication numbers, countries/regions, institutions, authors, hot papers, disciplines, and journals. Based on deep learning models, datasets, and the state of practice, this analysis explores the hotspots and fronts of this field. It identifies gaps, challenges, and future research directions, including the exploration and optimization of models, the quality and variability of datasets, the evolution of data acquisition methods, the impact of the state of practice, the prospects of unmanned detection technologies, the integration of multi-source heterogeneous data, and the potential of digital twin technologies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8660,"journal":{"name":"Automation in Construction","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142239121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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BIM- and blockchain-enabled Automatic Procurement System (BBAPS) removing relationship bias 消除关系偏差的 BIM 和区块链自动采购系统 (BBAPS)
IF 9.6 1区 工程技术
Automation in Construction Pub Date : 2024-09-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105779
Jong Han Yoon , Istiqlal Aurangzeb , Sean McNamara
{"title":"BIM- and blockchain-enabled Automatic Procurement System (BBAPS) removing relationship bias","authors":"Jong Han Yoon ,&nbsp;Istiqlal Aurangzeb ,&nbsp;Sean McNamara","doi":"10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105779","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105779","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In the subcontractor (Sub) procurement process, the General Contractor (GC) can seek potential Subs from a limited pool based on their past relationships. This challenges new subcontractors who are qualified for the project but lack prior relationships with the GC. Furthermore, it creates a relationship bias that impedes the creation of a constructive business environment where potential Subs are encouraged to enhance their quality and compete fairly to secure procurement contracts. To address these challenges, this paper proposes a proof-of-concept of a transformational procurement system that integrates blockchain-enabled smart contracts and Building Information Modeling (BIM)-based project management. The proposed system can facilitate the data-driven automatic matching of GC with Subs, thus extending the pool of Subs and eliminating relationship bias in the procurement proceedings to enhance the effectiveness and fairness of the procurement. It contributes to the body of knowledge by enabling a digitalized and automated subcontractor procurement leveraging blockchain.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8660,"journal":{"name":"Automation in Construction","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142239122","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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