Modular Structure Construction Progress Scenario: A Case Study of an Emergency Hospital to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic

Lingkun Chen (), Chencheng Zhai, Lu Wang, Xiaolun Hu and Xiaoming Huang
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Lingkun Chen: College of Civil Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China
Chencheng Zhai: College of Civil Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China
Lu Wang: College of Civil Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China
Xiaolun Hu: School of Transportation, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
Xiaoming Huang: School of Transportation, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 18, 1-20

Abstract: Recently, emergency structures have been in the spotlight because of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. This research examines the use of modular integrated construction (MiC) in developing an emergency hospital for individuals with novel coronavirus-infected pneumonia (NCIP). The whole process of building is based on the modular design and assembly idea. The primary structure was constructed using the modular steel buildings (MSBs) concept to suit emergency structures’ functional qualities and quick construction needs. An intelligent operation and maintenance management platform was built utilizing 5G, AI, IoT (IoT), cloud, big data, an d other technologies. A BIM model was created to evaluate and compare the construction plan, develop the combined section and connection node plan, and complete the detailed design of assembled steel structures. On-site modularization of fundamental structural components and accessories is utilized in a flowing operating mode, where the housing and supporting installation are closely coordinated. The research results show that information and data interaction is the key to speedy building design and construction, with digital simulation in one stage and on-site assembly in a crammed way. The study findings may be used to build comparable structures faster, utilizing modular building techniques.

Keywords: accelerated construction and design; building information modeling (BIM) technology; emergency hospital; modular steel buildings (MSBs); modular integrated construction (MiC); intelligent systems; COVID-19 pandemic (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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