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Title:

Automated Machine Guidance: Emerging Technology Whose Time Has Come?
Cover of Automated Machine Guidance: Emerging Technology Whose Time Has Come?

Accession Number:

01088469

Record Type:

Component

Availability:

Transportation Research Board Business Office

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Abstract:

Automated Machine Guidance (AMG) incorporates the use of a three-dimensional computer models to move or place materials with greater precision. Although the technology has been in existence for several years, its implementation on government-financed civil engineering projects is progressing, but at a slow pace. The goal of this project, is to assist American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) members, generally state Departments of Transportation, to make informed decisions on how to implement AMG for appropriate highway/roadway projects. One of the keys to successful implementation is a thorough understanding of the technology; its advantages and disadvantages, how to cope with real and perceived barriers to implementation, availability of electronic data, and precision of the hardware. The (AASHTO) Technology Implementation Group (TIG) team is comprised of various professionals from nine Departments of Transportation, and private industry representatives who have utilized the technology, seen its benefits, and are promoting its expansion. As knowledge is one key to success, the result of research for this project is a collection of information on various issues encountered when a governmental organization is considering the use of AMG, and alternatives to overcome the obstacles. Much of the construction industry is ready to use AMG and proactively support the technology as it results in substantial contractor cost savings. As AMG is refined and utilized in more projects, AASHTO members and other governmental organizations (such as cities, and counties) benefit in lower bid pricing on construction projects where this emerging technology is used.

Monograph Accession #:

01084478

Report/Paper Numbers:

08-2948

Language:

English

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

Barrett, Lou

Pagination:

5p

Publication Date:

2008

Conference:

Transportation Research Board 87th Annual Meeting

Location: Washington DC, United States
Date: 2008-1-13 to 2008-1-17
Sponsors: Transportation Research Board

Media Type:

DVD

Uncontrolled Terms:

Bid price methodology

Subject Areas:

Construction; Highways; I50: Construction and Supervision of Construction

Source Data:

Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 2008 Paper #08-2948

Files:

PRP, TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Jan 29 2008 5:26PM