Framework for Modeling the Propagation of Disturbances in Smart Construction Sites

Ali Attajer, Boubakeur Mecheri

2024

Abstract

The construction sector is currently undergoing a paradigm shift by technological advances. This transformation has led to the emergence of the concept of “Construction 4.0”. However, despite these advances, improving resilience - the ability to adapt effectively to unexpected events - remains a major challenge. In this work, we aim to bridge this scientific gap by proposing a framework to systematically characterize and model disturbances and their propagation. We instantiate the framework in a case study using discrete event simulation in FlexSim. In this model, we simulate a smart construction site where construction activities are automated by intelligent and autonomous entities, such as robots, automated guided vehicles, and autonomous cranes. Moreover, we examine two scenarios to understand how a type of disturbance, with specific characteristics, propagates through the system and impacts the continuity of construction activities and operations. The results provide essential insights into the impact of disturbances on work progress, project duration, the capacities of autonomous entities, and stock levels.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Attajer A. and Mecheri B. (2024). Framework for Modeling the Propagation of Disturbances in Smart Construction Sites. In Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Smart Business Technologies - Volume 1: ICSBT; ISBN 978-989-758-710-8, SciTePress, pages 80-87. DOI: 10.5220/0012792400003764

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icsbt24,
author={Ali Attajer and Boubakeur Mecheri},
title={Framework for Modeling the Propagation of Disturbances in Smart Construction Sites},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Smart Business Technologies - Volume 1: ICSBT},
year={2024},
pages={80-87},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0012792400003764},
isbn={978-989-758-710-8},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Smart Business Technologies - Volume 1: ICSBT
TI - Framework for Modeling the Propagation of Disturbances in Smart Construction Sites
SN - 978-989-758-710-8
AU - Attajer A.
AU - Mecheri B.
PY - 2024
SP - 80
EP - 87
DO - 10.5220/0012792400003764
PB - SciTePress