New advancements, challenges and opportunities of multi-storey modular buildings – a state-of-the-art review
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Article Title | New advancements, challenges and opportunities of multi-storey modular buildings – a state-of-the-art review |
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ERA Journal ID | 4188 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Ferdous, Wahid (Author), Bai, Yu (Author), Ngo, Tuan Duc (Author), Manalo, Allan (Author) and Mendis, Priyan (Author) |
Journal Title | Engineering Structures |
Journal Citation | 183, pp. 883-893 |
Number of Pages | 11 |
Year | 2019 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0141-0296 |
1873-7323 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.01.061 |
Abstract | Modular construction offers faster and safer manufacturing, better predictability to completion time, superior quality, less workers on site, less resource wastage, and a more environmentally friendly solution than the conventional construction process. Despite having several advantages of modular construction, the private sector still relies heavily on the traditional on-site construction method. To understand the scientific reason behind this situation, this paper critically reviews the recent developments, performances, challenges and future opportunities of modular buildings. Modular constructions are extensively used for low-rise buildings and further attracts strong interest for multi-storey building structures. Prefabricated modules demonstrated satisfactory performance under static, dynamic impact, cyclic, seismic, blast, fire and long-term sustained loading, and offer environmental, economic and social benefits. The acceptance and application of modular construction will further spread with the development of design guidelines, more skilled workers, addressing handing and transportation difficulties, and the development of novel interlocking connections between modules. Recently, composite materials demonstrated high potential to manufacture prefabricated building modules. In Australia, it is expected that modular construction will increase from the current stage of 3% to 5–10% by year 2030. |
Keywords | off-site construction, prefabricated modules, modular buildings, barriers, future prospects |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 400510. Structural engineering |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Centre for Future Materials |
Monash University | |
University of Melbourne | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
Funding source | Australian Research Council (ARC) Grant ID DP180102208 |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q50q4/new-advancements-challenges-and-opportunities-of-multi-storey-modular-buildings-a-state-of-the-art-review
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