Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management (한국건설관리학회논문집)

Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Management (한국건설관리학회)
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A Study on the Applicability of Character Recognition Technology for Construction Supply Chain Management of Structural Steel Components and Precast Concrete Works

철골 및 PC 공사의 물류관리를 위한 문자 인식 기술의 적용성 검토

  • Kim, Jun-Sik (Defense Installations Agency) ;
  • Chin, Sangyoon (Department of Architectural Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University) ;
  • Yoon, Su-Won (Department of Architectural Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University)
  • 김준식 (국방부시설본부 경상시설단) ;
  • 진상윤 (성균관대학교 건축공학과) ;
  • 윤수원 (성균관대학교 건축공학과)
  • Received : 2013.10.31
  • Accepted : 2014.04.30
  • Published : 2014.07.31
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Abstract

As construction projects increase their complexity, variety, and scale, various recognition applications (such as RFID, bar-code etc.) have been tried for managing material effectively in construction projects. However, existing recognition applications for construction material management have some limitations that cause additional works (such as attaching RFID tag), additional cost (labor cost, recognition device cost, etc.), and cognitive impairment of workers. Therefore, this study proposed a character recognition technology as an alternative of previous recognition technologies such as RFID, bar-code, etc. The technical feasibility of proposed technology was validated by three recognition tests. Additionally, this study proposed code the structure to manage materials using the character recognition technology. The effects of character recognition technology are presented by comparing with existing RFID-based logistics processes.

건설 프로젝트가 대형화, 복잡화됨에 따라 건설 프로젝트에 투입되는 자재의 효과적 관리를 위하여, 바코드, RFID 등의 다양한 인식 기술의 적용이 시도되고 있다. 하지만 기존의 바코드, RFID 등의 기술의 적용은 기존 관리 업무에서 사용되지 않던 RFID 장비의 추가 투입과 부재 관리를 위한 RFID tag 부착 등의 추가 작업이 요구됨으로써, 공장 및 현장의 작업자들에게 관리 비용 증가, 추가 작업의 번거로움 등의 문제를 발생시키는 한계를 가지고 있었다. 또한 해당 장치를 인식하기 위한 별도의 RFID 리더를 소지하지 않는 경우, 해당 부재를 작업자가 해당 부재의 정보를 인식하기 어려운 한계를 가지고 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 Long-lead item 자재 중 철골과 PC 부재를 대상으로, 앞 서 제기된 문제점 개선을 위해 스마트 폰 등의 영상처리 기능을 이용한 문자인식 기술을 대체 기술로 제안하고, 제안된 문자인식 기술의 적용 가능성 테스트를 통해 기술의 적용가능성을 제시하였다. 또한 제안된 문자인식 기술을 보다 효과적으로 적용하기 위한 문자 표기 방식, 코드 체계를 제안하고, 기존 RFID 기반 물류 관리 프로세스와 비교를 통해 문자인식 기술이 실제 적용될 경우의 효과를 제시하였다.

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