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Functional Resonance of the System in the Formwork

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: The complexity of the construction sector necessitates a study that aligns with the activities carried out onsite. Resilience engineering provides tools to understand complex socio-technical systems from a novel perspective, to address unforeseen events. The primary objective of this study is to identify the functional resonance of the system in the formwork of a building slab. Methodology: The methodology employed in this article is grounded in the Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM), which enables the analysis of the overall system resonance, considering functions, functional couplings, variability, and other factors. Results and Discussion: Thirty-four system functions have been identified in the formwork of a building slab. These functions, along with their variability, have been analysed, considering simple time and precision phenotypes, with a priority given to human functions. This analysis aimed to identify the functional resonance and its impact on the system. Conclusions: FRAM, as a tool of Resilience Engineering, has enabled the identification of critical points that could disrupt the complex socio-technical system of construction, adapting to the realities of the sector.

Source: International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SHO)

DOI: 10.24840/978-989-54863-7-3_0033-0040

Authors: José Marcelo Tierra-Arévalo, María del Carmen Pardo-Ferreira, Francisco Salguero-Caparrós, Juan Carlos Rubio-Romero

Institution: Universidad de Málaga

Language: English

Topic: Construction Engineering and Safety

Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación