Location-aware real-time simulation framework for earthmoving projects using automated machine guidance

The cost-and-time-optimized planning of earthmoving projects has been significantly boosted as a result of deploying simulation techniques which enable project managers to effectively comprehend the behavior of projects. However, the realism and accuracy of the simulation models diminish as a result of the heavy reliance on the statistical data and of not taking into account the context-specific features of the project. Similarly, the more unique the characteristics of projects and novel the construction methods, the less the possibility of retrofitting a historic pattern to new projects. On the other hand, the identification of potential accidents on construction sites has been a major concern in the construction industry. To address these issues, this research proposes a framework based on the integration of new tracking technologies used in Automated Machine Guidance (AMG) with a real-time simulation technique. A prototype is developed to test and demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.