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Digital Plan of Brickwork Layout for Robotic Bricklaying Technology

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  • Vjačeslav Usmanov

    (Department of Construction Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, 16629 Prague, Czech Republic)

  • Jan Illetško

    (Department of Construction Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, 16629 Prague, Czech Republic)

  • Rostislav Šulc

    (Department of Construction Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, 16629 Prague, Czech Republic)

Abstract

The trend of using modern technologies in the construction industry has been growing stronger recently, particularly in the fields of additive construction or robotic bricklaying. Therefore, specifically for the purpose of robotic bricklaying, we created a digital layout plan for robotic construction works. This article presents a universal methodology for creating a bricklaying plan for various variations of wall building systems. The method is based on the conversion of drawings from the BIM (Building Information Model) environment to the BREP (Boundary Representation) model through use of the IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) format, which simultaneously divides object models into layers and connects discontinuous wall axes by means of an orthogonal arrangement and inserting details into critical structural points. Among other aspects, the developed algorithm proposes the optimal placement of the robotic system inside objects under construction, in order to minimize the distance of the robot’s movement and to reduce its electricity consumption. Digital layout plans created in this way are expected to serve as a stepping stone for robotic bricklaying.

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  • Vjačeslav Usmanov & Jan Illetško & Rostislav Šulc, 2021. "Digital Plan of Brickwork Layout for Robotic Bricklaying Technology," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(7), pages 1-20, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:13:y:2021:i:7:p:3905-:d:528235
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    1. Radka Kantová & Vít Motyčka, 2023. "Evaluation of Sustainability of Czech Vocational Education and Practical Training for the Position of Construction Manager," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(19), pages 1-17, October.
    2. Sonja Kolarić & Mladen Vukomanović & Antonio Ramljak, 2022. "Analyzing the Level of Detail of Construction Schedule for Enabling Site Logistics Planning (SLP) in the Building Information Modeling (BIM) Environment," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(11), pages 1-22, May.

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