한국건설관리학회논문집 (Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management)

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  • Pages.63-72
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  • 2023
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  • 2005-6095(pISSN)
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  • 2465-9703(eISSN)
한국건설관리학회 (Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Management)
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Job Training and Safety Education for Modular Construction using Virtual Reality

  • Choi, Hyeongho (Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University) ;
  • Chae, Jeonghyeun (Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University) ;
  • Kang, Youngcheol (Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University)
  • 투고 : 2023.03.08
  • 심사 : 2023.08.02
  • 발행 : 2023.09.30
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This study investigates the virtual reality (VR) simulation to train construction workers for modular construction. Recently, the construction industry has been experiencing a growing demand for modular construction due to a shortage of labors and an increasing social need for safety. While the demand for modular construction has been increasing, construction labors suffer a basic knowledge regarding modular construction. The users of the simulation, developed by Unity program and Oculus Quest 2, experience the removal of hazardous elements at the location whether the modular unit suspended by a crane is lowered, the lowering and assembly of units through crane operation, and the fall from the roof which is the most frequent accidents in modular construction. The simulation was tested by 15 subjects. The effectiveness of the education was measured through a survey on self-efficacy, perceived usefulness, usability, and presence. It was found that the VR training is suitable for educating on the modular construction activities and safety issues related to them. This study also found that perceived usefulness is the factor that has the greatest impact on self-efficacy. This study can contribute to resolving the labor education issues for the deployment of modular construction.

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This research was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant funded by the Korea government (NRF-2021R1F1A1050519).

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