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http://dx.doi.org/10.6106/KJCEM.2014.15.4.020

A Study on the Applicability of Character Recognition Technology for Construction Supply Chain Management of Structural Steel Components and Precast Concrete Works  

Kim, Jun-Sik (Defense Installations Agency)
Chin, Sangyoon (Department of Architectural Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University)
Yoon, Su-Won (Department of Architectural Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University)
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Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management / v.15, no.4, 2014 , pp. 20-29 More about this Journal
Abstract
As construction projects increase their complexity, variety, and scale, various recognition applications (such as RFID, bar-code etc.) have been tried for managing material effectively in construction projects. However, existing recognition applications for construction material management have some limitations that cause additional works (such as attaching RFID tag), additional cost (labor cost, recognition device cost, etc.), and cognitive impairment of workers. Therefore, this study proposed a character recognition technology as an alternative of previous recognition technologies such as RFID, bar-code, etc. The technical feasibility of proposed technology was validated by three recognition tests. Additionally, this study proposed code the structure to manage materials using the character recognition technology. The effects of character recognition technology are presented by comparing with existing RFID-based logistics processes.
Keywords
Character Recognition Technology; Construction Information Management; Logistics; Construciton Supply Chain Management; Construction Material Management;
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