CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING AUTOMATION FROM CONCEPTS TO IMPLEMENTATION (PB 2023) Paperback

This textbook aims to introduce undergraduate civil engineering and construction students to essential cutting-edge topics from mechanical, electrical, and computer science. The goal is to equip them with the knowledge needed to effectively collaborate on interdisciplinary automation projects in their field. Part I lays the groundwork by introducing fundamental hardware and software technologies crucial for automation in buildings and construction. It starts with basic concepts and uses practical examples and easy-to-understand case studies to highlight the advantages of automation. Unlike other books, this text uniquely addresses automation specifically within the context of buildings and construction. 1 While the underlying technology for these two areas is similar, the common principles are often overlooked. This book will emphasize these unifying principles, demonstrating how components like sensors, actuators, and controllers, along with intelligent control strategies, can be applied to automate tasks both inside buildings and on construction sites. 2