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Showing 1 to 20 of 39 for “"modular construction"”.
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Optimizing the planning of modular construction projects
Modular construction provides many advantages including shorter project completion time, lower construction cost, improved productivity, and enhanced quality. The main goal of this research study is to develop novel models for optimizing the planning of modular construction projects. To accomplish …
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Integrated Design and Manufacturing [IDM] Framework for the Modular Construction Industry
If we look at the construction industry, particularly the modular single-family construction industry, we often see that the design stage is distinctly separate from the construction and fabrication stages. This separation has been occurring for some time now, however, there is often a noticeable …
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Modular Construction of Complex-Architected Bottlebrush Block Copolymers and Their Self-Assembly Behaviors
… study of such complex systems. An efficient, modular synthetic route is thus highly desired for Lego-like molecular construction of property-decoupled, individually-tunable target materials. In this thesis, we will highlight the research endeavor in developing a multiblock Janus bottlebrush …
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Applications of modular construction techniques for habitability spaces in naval ship design and production
Traditional construction methods for habitability spaces in naval ships, particularly aircraft carriers, are manpower intensive and expensive. In response to decreasing defense spending, the Navy is considering methods to improve the affordability of aircraft carriers. Modular construction …
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Piecing together modular : understanding the benefits and limitations of modular construction methods for multifamily development
… is to explain the benefits and limitations of modular construction as it pertains to primarily wood-frame, multifamily housing in the United States. This thesis attempts to educate the consumer/builder/developer about what the modular construction process entails from beginning to end. Long …
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A Case Study Approach to Identifying the Constraints and Barriers to Design Innovation for Modular Construction
… factors that will affect the design of a modular building. The implementation of modular construction as a means of improving production efficiency and worker safety in the construction industry raises into question the design quality of modular buildings, and whether or not the merits of …
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Application of the Design Structure Matrix (DSM) to the real estate development process using modular construction methods
… project on time and on budget. In recent years, Modular Construction Methods (MCM) has arisen as an innovative solution to commercial RED projects that require higher levels of the three aforementioned factors, with a special emphasis placed on time. The purpose of our thesis is to explain MCM …
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The costs of traditional construction methods against modular construction methods in South Africa: the perception of construction professionals
This study aims to gain insight into how construction professionals in South Africa perceive the cost of construction with regards to modular construction methods versus traditional construction methods. This study aims to compare the benefits and drawbacks of modular construction versus …
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Feasibility, benefits and challenges of modular construction in high rise development in the United States : a developer's perspective
Modular construction has long been utilized in the construction of residential and many other commercial product types as a means for potentially quicker construction delivery times. Over the past 5 years this construction technique has slowly been introduced into the high rise residential market …
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Opportunities and Challenges for Using Modular Buildings to Support Affordable, Low-Carbon Housing in British Columbia
… scalable solutions. Among the available options, modular construction presents notable opportunities, such as shorter delivery timelines, improved cost certainty, and reduced on-site waste and emissions. However, it also faces challenges like transportation, regulatory misalignment, and limited …
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Promoting Enhanced Decision-Making and Proactive Management for Modularization in the Construction Industry Using Risk-Based Approach, Analytical Hierarchy Process, and Graph Theory
<p>"Modularization is an approach that can potentially mitigate many of the current construction industry’s challenges. Despite the documented advantages of modularization, the industry is still not able to capitalize on its full potential and benefits. The latter is due to the outdated …
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Concrete prefabrication and offsite construction in Brazil : a development case study in Mato Grosso
… This thesis explores the application of modular construction in an affordable housing project in Cuiaba, Brazil. This thesis is comprised of three distinct sections. Section I provides a historical overview of offsite construction with a particular focus on precast concrete in modular …
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Constructing steel modular buildings with varying interconnections
Modular construction uses prefabricated building components called modules, which are fabricated in a factory, transported to a site, and then assembled together to create a building. A "module" is one of the building blocks used to construct a modular building and may be comprised of a load …
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Training architectural computational critics by example
… technologies and materials coupled with a modular construction system offer consumers an unprecedented chance to customize their living spaces. At the center of this customization process is a computational tool that guides consumers through the process of designing a home or apartment. …
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GIBSS: a framework for the multi-level simulation of manufacturing systems
… models of sub-designs must be applicable to modular assembly, even if the sub-designs are heterogeneously specified. Computer simulation modeling is currently the most flexible method of manufacturing system analysis. When used in the multi-level design process, two forms of simulation models …
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ReThinking Modular Architecture
Undertaking a work of architecture utilizing modular construction is, in most cases, a design project dominated, or at least driven by, the most technical aspects of architecture. Technical aspects which haven't been completely figured out yet. Rather than making the decision to use a …
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The Modulo: Bridging Community and Individuality in Multi-Family Housing
Modular construction, a method where building components are prefabricated off-site and then transported as completed modules, is generally employed to save time and cost in the building industry. Despite its default as a repetitive component, it holds potential to address both individuality and …
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Techno-economic evaluation of cross-cutting technologies for cost reduction in nuclear power plants
… is possible for new nuclear builds beginning construction before 2030, and up to 65% after that. The short term benefit comes primarily from several capital cost reducing technologies such as seismic isolation (7-10%), steel plate composites and ultra-high performance concrete (6-8%), modular …
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LIGHTWEIGHT AND ADVANCE PRECAST CONCRETE SYSTEM FOR MODULAR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
… proposes a new cruciform module design for the construction of buildings with wider column-to-column such as the Healthcare and Institutional Buildings with the use of lightweight concrete. Based on the finite element analysis (FEA) of two buildings with similar configurations and global aspect …
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Experimental Characterization of Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in TCR Fuel Elements under Varying Operational Conditions
… in nuclear reactor innovation, focusing on modular construction, high efficiency, and improved safety. This research explores the coupled behavior of heat transfer and fluid flow within the TCR's 3D-printed ceramic core under varying operational conditions. Nitrogen was utilized as the …
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