| Title |
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) of Standardized Modular Wood Components |
| ID_Doc |
20652 |
| Authors |
Li, YZ; Yu, BY; Fingrut, A; Li, JW |
| Title |
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) of Standardized Modular Wood Components |
| Year |
2023 |
| Published |
Technology-Architecture + Design, 7, 2 |
| Abstract |
The challenges posed by urbanization and the linear product model of "obtain-consume-abolish" has led to irreversible damage to ecological resources. Design principles for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA) of construction projects are critical to significantly increase overall productivity, reduce costs, minimize on-site waste generation, and improve engineering quality and worker safety. This research develops a robot-assisted off-site solution that utilizes wooden components (digital material) designed as interlocking structures for easy installation and disassembly. The workflow of component-design-fabrication-assembly-reconfiguration, connector design, and assembly configuration is combined with mechanical construction, guided by DfMA principles while establishing a Circular Economy (CE) framework. This research contributes to developing robotic construction practices that enhance circularity and mitigate the negative impacts of urbanization on the environment. |
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