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Integrated product development and lifecycle management in building production – A case study for logistic of mortar distribution in building sites

ABSTRACT: In this work, there was developed a modular container based on the principle of integrated product development (IPD), as a device to facilitate the distribution of mortar between workplaces during the production of a multi-story building, as part of the IPD strategy applied to a project under development. Such a project deals with the distribution of mortar to perform activities that use it. Since IPD is a strategy that encompasses several factors and agents, whose primary aim is to maximize the total quality of a product, all lifecycle of a product development aims to minimize risks of security, of use, economics, and markets. Implementing the IPD in buildings is complex, and many times during the development process, there is necessary to develop tools and artifacts to improve the process itself. The IPD diagnosed the distribution of the mortar as a critical task in the building process. Here is presented one solution adopted by the IPD design team to improve the transportation logistics of mortar, according to the product of lifecycle management (PLM) in the production of buildings. The device created following the same criteria of the global project in its development since it should meet the product IPD and meet the specific criteria of its future production. Then, by applying finite element analysis, throughout its development, it was possible to reduce the amount of welding, cut plates, and estimated time for its production. Forward, the design PLM was satisfactorily fulfilled for the device, and the global project, once it completes the design of the device, the integrated development of the production and distribution of the mortar was realized. Highlights • Under developing countries, usually do not use collaborative product development.• The application of the DfX principles needs more improvement in construction.• Product Lifecycle management still a challenge in the construction market.• A product can achieve high quality if design and production methods are integrated.• Finite element analysis helps designers to predict issues in construction sites.

SUBMITTER: Duarte P

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7489327 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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