Abstract Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) is a rapid and sustainable solution for
construction projects. However, it poses challenges in crane safety operations (CSO). This …

Anti-sway control is an important issue affecting the safety and efficiency of tower crane
operation, but the role of the human operator in this control loop is largely unknown. This …

Crawler crane overturning often results in many casualties and property damage. However,
the existing research on overturning prevention mainly focuses on the internal factors of …

To improve the operating stabilities of the flexible hydraulic manipulator in concrete pumping
equipment, a trajectory planning method based on optimal vibration energy is presented …

Rotary cranes are widely utilized for cargo handling of heavy objects in various construction
sites by synchronizing two-dimensional boom rotations and rope motion. The crane's motion …

Accurate dynamical models are imperative to the development of accurate monitoring and
control systems, which are foundational to safety in construction and infrastructure projects …

An input shaper-based model predictive control scheme is proposed for an overhead crane
to suppress the swing of the payload. A control-oriented mathematical model of the crane is …

Although crane control has been a research field for decades, active sway damping control
for tower cranes is not yet established in industry. For different reasons, the concepts (mainly …

Rotary crane systems are commonly utilized to transport heavy loads and hazardous
materials from one location to another. Manual operation of a rotary crane is typically difficult …

The collaboration between robots and human agents has become a defining symbol of
Industry 4.0. The construction industry has begun to utilize collaborative robots to extend …