@inbook{2c0c25e1dd2a4fdab80c6d0ed02a15d6,
title = "Design and automation for prefabricated prefinished volumetric construction in tall buildings",
abstract = "This chapter examines the development of Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction ({\textquoteleft}PPVC{\textquoteright}) technology for modular construction in high-rise buildings. Current installation methodologies for precast concrete modules are subject to limitations imposed by transportation and lifting requirements of the individual modules and the risk of eccentric loads on structural components during installation. A lightweight composite modular system utilising concrete and steel is proposed to leverage the material properties of both concrete and steel. The approach offers the durability, fire-resistance, acoustic privacy and water tightness of concrete systems, while carrying the advantages of steel systems with larger spans, reduction in module weight and fast assembly. When coupled with improved joining techniques, the proposed system offers the potential to speed up installation and ensure structural integrity. The system proposed in this chapter offers further improvements to fully maximise the advantages of the modular construction, and is conceived as a step toward making the construction industry greener and sustainable.",
keywords = "Automation, Fire resistance, High rise, Long span modules, Modular construction, PPVC, Sustainability",
author = "Liew, {J. Y.Richard} and Chua, {Y. S.}",
note = "Funding Information: Acknowledgements The research is supported by the National Research Foundation Singapore, Sembcorp Industries Ltd and National University of Singapore under the Sembcorp-NUS Corporate Laboratory. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2021.",
year = "2021",
doi = "10.1007/978-981-15-8670-5_8",
language = "English",
isbn = "9789811586699",
series = "Advances in 21st Century Human Settlements",
publisher = "Springer",
pages = "195--224",
editor = "{T. Wang}, Brydon and Wang, {C. M.}",
booktitle = "Automating Cities",
}