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Research on Operating Simulation System for Tower Crane Based on Parallel System Theory

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Abstract

Tower-crane-related accidents occur frequently, and branding the driver’s field of vision is hopefully conducive to reduce visibility-related accidents. The simulation system has become a hot topic and been widely used for training of the driver but rarely contribute to the real-time operations. This article applies the parallel system theory to simulation these systems, thus the virtual system can guide the real operations, in which multiple virtual screens are provided to the driver in blind lifts. This article proposes an overall framework and analyzes some key technologies of building the operating simulation system, including rapid differential modeling of tower cranes, high fidelity modeling of the construction site, and synchronization approach of them. Tests and feedbacks were conducted and collected respectively in laboratory and field. Results reveal that the framework of the simulation system is feasible and the performance is accurate and reliable. The response to the shortcomings and the next research plan is discussed.

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  1. College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China

    Hao Peng, Yihua Mao & Xing Su

  2. Training Base of the Army Engineering University of PLA, Xuzhou, China

    Hao Peng

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  1. School of Management Science and Real Estate, Chongqing University, Chongqing, Chong Qing, China

    Gui Ye

  2. School of Management, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

    Hongping Yuan

  3. School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia

    Jian Zuo

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Peng, H., Mao, Y., Su, X. (2021). Research on Operating Simulation System for Tower Crane Based on Parallel System Theory. In: Ye, G., Yuan, H., Zuo, J. (eds) Proceedings of the 24th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate. CRIOCM 2019. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8892-1_73

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