Assessment of Manufacturing Processes for Automated Timber-Based Panelised Prefabrication
The manufacturing processes involved in the prefabrication of timber-based panelised walls is presented and explored in this study, through current industry practice and the latest automated technological solutions. A weighted Multi Criteria Analysis (MCA) was constructed as a preliminary mechanism...
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| description | The manufacturing processes involved in the prefabrication of timber-based panelised walls is presented and explored in this study, through current industry practice and the latest automated technological solutions. A weighted Multi Criteria Analysis (MCA) was constructed as a preliminary mechanism for assessment of current practices in conducting manufacturing processes compared to leading automated solutions. The developed method can be used to evaluate any timber-based wall panel manufacturing assembly line and to suggest recommended automation-based improvements on a process level in order to achieve prefabricated manufacturing objectives specific to local conditions and requirements. This has been demonstrated and verified through a case study with an industry partner. The resultant recommendations obtained close the knowledge gaps in the market and academia in uncovering recommended areas for investment and development to advance assembly lines at certain key processes in the production of timber-based walls for panelised construction. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4191b92ddb17493badd6e4028c250ba52022-12-22T00:00:49ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092019-05-019512510.3390/buildings9050125buildings9050125Assessment of Manufacturing Processes for Automated Timber-Based Panelised PrefabricationKristopher Orlowski0Department of Infrastructure Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne 3010, AustraliaThe manufacturing processes involved in the prefabrication of timber-based panelised walls is presented and explored in this study, through current industry practice and the latest automated technological solutions. A weighted Multi Criteria Analysis (MCA) was constructed as a preliminary mechanism for assessment of current practices in conducting manufacturing processes compared to leading automated solutions. The developed method can be used to evaluate any timber-based wall panel manufacturing assembly line and to suggest recommended automation-based improvements on a process level in order to achieve prefabricated manufacturing objectives specific to local conditions and requirements. This has been demonstrated and verified through a case study with an industry partner. The resultant recommendations obtained close the knowledge gaps in the market and academia in uncovering recommended areas for investment and development to advance assembly lines at certain key processes in the production of timber-based walls for panelised construction.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/9/5/125automationMulti Criteria Analysis (MCA)prefabricationtimber-based wallspanelised |
| spellingShingle | Kristopher Orlowski Assessment of Manufacturing Processes for Automated Timber-Based Panelised Prefabrication Buildings automation Multi Criteria Analysis (MCA) prefabrication timber-based walls panelised |
| title | Assessment of Manufacturing Processes for Automated Timber-Based Panelised Prefabrication |
| title_full | Assessment of Manufacturing Processes for Automated Timber-Based Panelised Prefabrication |
| title_fullStr | Assessment of Manufacturing Processes for Automated Timber-Based Panelised Prefabrication |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessment of Manufacturing Processes for Automated Timber-Based Panelised Prefabrication |
| title_short | Assessment of Manufacturing Processes for Automated Timber-Based Panelised Prefabrication |
| title_sort | assessment of manufacturing processes for automated timber based panelised prefabrication |
| topic | automation Multi Criteria Analysis (MCA) prefabrication timber-based walls panelised |
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