Abstract
With the advancement of intelligent construction technologies, numerous tools are now available for roadway survey, design, construction, real-time quality monitoring, and construction management. Areas of innovation include high-precision surveying, 3D design and modeling, smart material production, automated machine guidance, intelligent compaction, Civil Integrated Management, and Building Information Modeling. Among the greatest benefits are improved quality and efficiency. This presentation highlights key automation technologies, offers guidance for implementation, and showcases successes and challenges.
Session Number
129
Session Title
Automation in Highway Construction: Success, Challenges, and Guidance
Track Title
Pavements
Location
STEW 306
Date of Version
March 2017
Recommended Citation
Chang, George, "Automation in Highway Construction: Success, Challenges, and Guidance" (2017). Purdue Road School. 92.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/roadschool/2017/presentations/92
Start Date
3-8-2017 9:30 AM
End Date
3-8-2017 11:20 AM
Automation in Highway Construction: Success, Challenges, and Guidance
STEW 306
With the advancement of intelligent construction technologies, numerous tools are now available for roadway survey, design, construction, real-time quality monitoring, and construction management. Areas of innovation include high-precision surveying, 3D design and modeling, smart material production, automated machine guidance, intelligent compaction, Civil Integrated Management, and Building Information Modeling. Among the greatest benefits are improved quality and efficiency. This presentation highlights key automation technologies, offers guidance for implementation, and showcases successes and challenges.
