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Research on Design of Modular Apartment Building Product Platform for Manufacture and Assembly: A Case Study of the Modular Dormitory Building Design Project

Buildings
Currently, the global construction industry is facing challenges of stagnant efficiency and cost overruns. The potential of modular construction has not been fully unleashed due to the disconnection between design and manufacturing. This paper proposes a
Meng Wang, Xinrui Li, Feng Li, Jianghua Wang   +3 more
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Thermo-Energy Performance of Lightweight Steel Framed Constructions: A Case Study

Buildings, 2022
The building sector continues to play an essential role in reducing worldwide energy consumption. The reduced consumption is accompanied by stricter regulation for the thermotechnical design of the building envelope.
Ligia Moga, Ioan Petran, Paulo Santos, Viorel Ungureanu   +3 more
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Development of an Exportable Modular Building System by Integrating Quality Function Deployment and TRIZ Method

Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 2017
Quality function deployment and TRIZ method are widely used to develop new products in the manufacturing industry. These methods are known to be extremely effective for cost reduction and quality improvement.
Seri Oh, Bongho Cho, Dae-Jin Kim
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Using modular timber structure as a proposal to reduce the carbon footprint in civil engineering.

Drewno
Construction is responsible for a significant impact on environmental pollution, depending on the source, it is about 40% of global carbon dioxide emissions (Global Alliance for Building and Construction; International Energy Agency 2019).
Alicja Krajewska, Monika Siewczyńska
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Performance Evaluation of Architectural Modular Member with Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete for Application

Applied Sciences
As the modular industry expands, the most widely used building materials are primarily concrete, steel, and wood. However, the use of wood and steel is severely limited compared to concrete for reasons such as durability and economy.
Kyongchul Kim, Yongsik Yoon, Gumsung Ryu, Kyungtaek Koh, Kwangmo Lim   +4 more
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Crane Lifting Optimization and Construction Monitoring in Steel Bridge Construction Project Based on BIM and UAV

Advances in Civil Engineering, 2021
Modular construction methods are adopted in many spatial and temporal limited projects. As the major equipment used in modular construction, the mobile crane affects the safety and efficiency of construction significantly. Currently, building information
Jiahao Tian, Sang Luo, Xinming Wang, Jing Hu, Jun Yin   +4 more
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Research and Design of Key System of Jacking Formwork for Super High-Rise Building

Buildings
To enhance construction efficiency and structural stability, this study investigates the mechanical behavior and deformation characteristics of a jacking steel platform system used in the core-tube construction of a supertall building.
Fankui Zeng, Shuxin Yang, Hua Huang, Mengxue Guo, Gongfan Wang   +4 more
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Structural Performance of a New Blind-Bolted Frame Modular Beam-Column Connection under Lateral Loading

Applied Sciences, 2019
This study proposes an effective steel frame modular system and evaluates the structural performance of its beam-column connection through experimental and analytical work.
Bong-Ho Cho, Jae-Sub Lee, Hongjin Kim, Dae-Jin Kim   +3 more
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From Factory to Community: Integrated Design to Upcycle Waste Construction Materials from Modular Building Factories for Community Gardens in West Yorkshire

Urban Science
The construction industry is characterised by high raw materials consumption and large waste generation. Upcycling waste construction materials offers an opportunity to reduce embodied carbon emissions while creating community assets. This paper examines
Yun Gao, Nwakaego Onyenokporo, Manas Murthy, Tamiris Capellaro Ferreira   +3 more
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Theoretical and Simulation-Based Approach to BIPV Systems Integrated with Modular Building

Energies
This study presents a simulation-based analysis of a steel modular building that integrates technologies that support the energy transition in the built environment.
Julia Brenk, Barbara Ksit, Bożena Orlik-Kożdoń   +2 more
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