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Area of Science:

  • Construction Management
  • Network Science
  • Systems Engineering

Background:

  • Prefabricated buildings involve complex component lifecycles, increasing management challenges.
  • Existing management methods struggle with the intricate interdependencies of prefabricated components.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an advanced evaluation method for prefabricated building component connections.
  • To identify critical components and management issues throughout the lifecycle.
  • To enhance the robustness and coordination of prefabricated construction networks.

Main Methods:

  • Constructing a multi-layered complex network model based on regulations, literature, and engineering experience.
  • Applying complex network theory to analyze node importance (degree, betweenness, closeness centrality).
  • Utilizing an entropy weight optimization TOPSIS method for node evaluation and critical node identification.

Main Results:

  • Identified critical nodes: "G2," "G1," "S24," and "Q1" based on network analysis.
  • Determined quality issues during the construction phase as the primary cause of component connection problems.
  • Demonstrated the significant role of critical nodes in maintaining network cohesion and robustness.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed method effectively evaluates and identifies critical nodes in prefabricated construction.
  • Addressing quality issues during construction is crucial for mitigating component connection problems.
  • The findings offer valuable insights for improving the management and coordination of prefabricated buildings.