State of the Art Review of Technological Advancements for Safe Tower Crane Operation

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Abstract

This paper investigates technological solutions for safe tower crane operation. Initially, to understand the severity of the problem a background research is done to investigate the impact of unsafe tower crane operation on human lives and the key factors that lead to accidents. The paper recognises human-related error as the most significant factor and emphasises on technology’s potential for improving safety. Utilizing publications from the year 2011 onwards, a comprehensive quantitative and qualitative review is performed to explore the technological innovations addressing the issue. The review divides tower crane safety into pre-construction phase that plans, among other objectives, safe worksite layouts, and the construction phase that executes safe operations. It outlines the most recent technological innovations that involve tower cranes in both project phases. A synthesis informs about future research and industry initiatives for advancing tower crane safety.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 41st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC 2024)
PublisherInternational Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC)
Publication date2024
Pages364-373
ISBN (Electronic)978-064583221-1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event41st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction - LILLIAD – Learning center innovation, Lille, France
Duration: 3 Jun 20247 Jun 2024

Conference

Conference41st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction
LocationLILLIAD – Learning center innovation
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityLille
Period03/06/202407/06/2024
SeriesProceedings of the ISARC
ISSN2413-5844

Keywords

  • Accidents
  • Construction safety
  • Tower cranes

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