TY - GEN
T1 - Automatic generation of dynamic virtual fences as part of BIM-based prevention program for construction safety
AU - Hammad, Amin
AU - Setayeshgar, Shayan
AU - Zhang, Cheng
AU - Asen, Yoosef
PY - 2012
Y1 - 2012
N2 - The present research aims to investigate a new method for the automatic generation of Dynamic Virtual Fences (DVFs) as part of a BIM-based prevention program for construction safety following the Safety Code of Quebec Provence in Canada. First, the Safety Code is reviewed to identify the information that has spatial aspects that can be represented in BIM. Then, a method is proposed for automatically identifying falling and collision risks and generating DVFs. In this method, workspaces are generated in BIM based on Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) deliverables, the project schedule, the dimensions of equipment, and the geometry of the building. One set of DVFs for collision prevention is generated based on those workspaces. Another set of DVFs is generated where physical barriers are needed for fall prevention. The generated DVFs are used coupled with Real-time Location System (RTLS) tracking of workers and physical fences to check safety requirements and to provide safety warnings.
AB - The present research aims to investigate a new method for the automatic generation of Dynamic Virtual Fences (DVFs) as part of a BIM-based prevention program for construction safety following the Safety Code of Quebec Provence in Canada. First, the Safety Code is reviewed to identify the information that has spatial aspects that can be represented in BIM. Then, a method is proposed for automatically identifying falling and collision risks and generating DVFs. In this method, workspaces are generated in BIM based on Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) deliverables, the project schedule, the dimensions of equipment, and the geometry of the building. One set of DVFs for collision prevention is generated based on those workspaces. Another set of DVFs is generated where physical barriers are needed for fall prevention. The generated DVFs are used coupled with Real-time Location System (RTLS) tracking of workers and physical fences to check safety requirements and to provide safety warnings.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84874695000&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1109/WSC.2012.6465164
DO - 10.1109/WSC.2012.6465164
M3 - Conference Proceeding
AN - SCOPUS:84874695000
SN - 9781467347792
T3 - Proceedings - Winter Simulation Conference
BT - Proceedings of the 2012 Winter Simulation Conference, WSC 2012
T2 - 2012 Winter Simulation Conference, WSC 2012
Y2 - 9 December 2012 through 12 December 2012
ER -