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Multi-objective Optimization Model for Tower Crane Layout Planning in Modular Construction

모듈러 건축의 타워크레인 배치계획 수립을 위한 다중 최적화 모델 개발

  • Yoon, Sungboo (Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Seoul National University) ;
  • Park, Moonseo (Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Seoul National University) ;
  • Jung, Minhyuk (Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Seoul National University) ;
  • Hyun, Hosang (SH Urban Research Center, Seoul Housing & Communities Corporation) ;
  • Ahn, Suho (Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Seoul National University)
  • Received : 2020.10.29
  • Accepted : 2020.12.04
  • Published : 2021.01.31
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Abstract

With an increasing trend toward high-rise modular construction, the simultaneous use of tower cranes at a modular construction site has recently been observed. Tower crane layout planning (TCLP) has a significant effect on cost, duration, safety and productivity of a project. In a modular construction project, particularly, poor decision about the layout of tower cranes is likely to have negative effects like additional employment of cranes and redesign, which will lead to additional costs and possible delays. It is, therefore, crucial to conduct thorough inspection of field conditions, lifting materials, tower crane capacity to make decisions on the layout of tower cranes. However, several challenges exist in planning for a multi-crane construction site in terms of safety and collaboration, which makes planning with experience and intuition complicated. This paper suggests a multi-objective optimization model for selection of the number of tower cranes, their models and locations, which minimizes cost and conflict. The proposed model contributes to the body of knowledge by showing the feasibility of using multi-objective optimization for TCLP decision-making process with consideration of trade-offs between cost and conflict.

최근 모듈러 건축의 고층화와 함께 현장에서의 T/C 사용도 증가하였다. 이러한 T/C의 대수, 제원 및 위치를 결정하는 TCLP는 프로젝트의 공사비용, 공사기간, 안전, 생산성에 큰 영향을 미친다. 특히 모듈러 건축 프로젝트에서 조건에 부합하지 않는 TCLP는 추가 장비 투입, 재설계 등의 작업으로 이어져 공사기간과 공사비 증가가 발생할 수 있다. 따라서 현장관리자는 현장조건, 양중대상, T/C 제원 등 수많은 제약을 고려하여 프로젝트에 적합한 TCLP를 수립해야 한다. 하지만 다중 T/C를 사용하는 건설현장의 경우 추가적인 고려사항과 변수들로 인해 경험과 직관을 통해 TCLP를 수립하는데 어려움이 있다. 이를 위해 본 연구에서는 비용과 간섭면적의 최소화를 목적으로 하는 다중 최적화(multi-objective optimization) 알고리즘을 개발하고, 이를 활용하여 T/C 대수, 제원 및 위치를 선정하는 모델을 제안한다. 본 연구에서는 기존의 단일 최적화 방식과 달리 다중 최적화를 통한 TCLP 수립 프로세스를 제안함으로써, 비용과 간섭면적의 trade-off를 고려한 경제적이고 효율적인 프로젝트 완료를 기대할 수 있음을 보여주었다.

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