[HTML][HTML] A scientometric review of management of prefabricated construction from 2011–2021

CZ Li, S Li, X Li, H Wu, B Xiao, VWY Tam… - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
Prefabricated construction (PC) is an increasingly popular method of construction utilized
globally due to its high productivity and efficient performance. PC as an advanced building …

BIM-based graph data model for automatic generative design of modular buildings

VJL Gan - Automation in Construction, 2022 - Elsevier
As volumetric modular construction is gaining attention worldwide, there is a growing
interest in the representation and model-based data exchange for modular buildings to …

Automated modular housing design using a module configuration algorithm and a coupled generative adversarial network (CoGAN)

P Ghannad, YC Lee - Automation in construction, 2022 - Elsevier
Highlights•A new deep learning-based method to automate modular housing design
considering constraints of manufacturing and assembly•A flexible automated module …

Post-COVID-19 modular building review on problem-seeking framework: Function, form, economy, and time

KE Hwang, I Kim - Journal of Computational Design and …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Modular building is an innovative and sustainable construction method and a notable
architectural, engineering, and construction trend. Owing to the new constructability and …

Classification of inter-modular connections for stiffness and strength in sway corner-supported steel modular frames

M Farajian, P Sharafi, H Eslamnia, K Kildashti… - Journal of Constructional …, 2022 - Elsevier
Corner-supported modular steel buildings, made of volumetric bespoke prefabricated units,
are one of the most efficient construction systems for the next generation of prefabricated …

Minimizing transportation cost of prefabricated modules in modular construction projects

M Almashaqbeh, K El-Rayes - Engineering, Construction and …, 2022 - emerald.com
Purpose The objective of this research study is to formulate and develop a novel
optimization model that enables planners of modular construction to minimize the total …

Design exploration by using a genetic algorithm and the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ)

A Khodadadi, P Von Buelow - Automation in Construction, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper presents a computational design exploration method called GA+ TRIZ, which
aids designers in defining the design problem clearly, making a parametric model where …

[HTML][HTML] Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) Checklists for Off-Site Construction (OSC) Projects

S Jung, J Yu - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Off-Site Construction (OSC), which has the advantage of improving construction productivity,
is being spotlighted as a solution to the limitations of conventional construction production …

Toward an action-granularity-oriented modularization strategy for complex mechanical products using a hybrid GGA-CGA method

L Xiao, G Huang, G Zhang - Neural Computing and Applications, 2022 - Springer
Modular technology is a mainstream industrial trend, especially in manufacturing
transformation and upgrading. Modularization is fundamental in modular technology and …

Multiobjective model for optimizing the planning of floor plans, finishing level, and transportation in modular construction

M Almashaqbeh, K El-Rayes - Journal of Architectural Engineering, 2022 - ascelibrary.org
The objective of this research study is to formulate and develop an automated multiobjective
optimization model for modular construction projects. The model is designed to support …