Robot Oriented Modular Construction System - Part II : Design and Logistics

309 The 3-Dimensional Modular Unit Construction System involves constructing ao in fixed cycle time using b) 3-D Modular Unit Building Blocks which are assembled at a c) ' factory automated staging area on the jobsite prior to being lifted into place on the building. This system has great potential to facilitate the use of robots on the jobsite and dramatically reduce the construction period. In order for this system to succeed, Logistics and Design become critical issues. We proposed a) a time scheduling model which incorporates the jobsite logistic requirements and b) a concurrent design flow model combining functional design and production design. Production design considerations and the Unit Building Block concept must be introduced in the early stages of design. CAD/CAP/CAM systems must be improv d to the point where a) concurrent design is feasible and b) information used during the design process can be integrated into management tools during construction.