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[null,null,"Autore",null,"Kluck Michael"]
[null,null,"Titolo",null,"Modularization : a strategic guide to offsite preassembly for capital projects / / Michael Kluck, Jin Ouk Choi"]
[null,null,"Pubbl/distr/stampa",null,"Hoboken, New Jersey : , : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., , [2023]"]
[{"$nulls":4},"©2023"]
[null,null,"ISBN",null,"1-119-82482-6"]
[null,null,"Descrizione fisica",null,"1 online resource (253 pages)"]
[null,null,"Disciplina",null,"693.97"]
[null,null,"Soggetti",null,"Modular construction"]
[null,null,"Lingua di pubblicazione",null,"Inglese"]
[null,null,"Formato",null,"Materiale a stampa"]
[null,null,null,"Livello bibliografico","Monografia"]
[null,null,null,"Nota di bibliografia","Includes bibliographical references and index."]
[null,null,"Nota di contenuto",null,"Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: What Is Modularization? -- Chapter 2: Advantages and Challenges of Modularization -- Chapter 3: Industry Status on Modularization -- Chapter 4: What Is a Module? -- Chapter 5: The Business Case for Modularization -- Chapter 6: The Module Team and Execution Plan Differences -- Chapter 7: Key Critical Success Factors for Modular Project Success -- Chapter 8: The Fabrication Yard -- Chapter 9: Module Considerations by Project Group -- Chapter 10: A Practical Module Development Process -- Chapter 11: Modularization Application Case Study Exercise -- Chapter 12: Standardization: The Holy Grail of Pre-Assembly -- Chapter 13: Innovative Technologies for Modularization -- Chapter 14: Moving Forward -- Chapter 15: Key Literature and Resources on Modularization -- Chapter 1 What Is Modularization? -- 1.1 Definitions -- 1.1.1 Modularization -- 1.1.2 Module -- 1.1.3 Percentage Modularization -- 1.2 \"Planning for Modularization\" as a Best Practice -- 1.3 Current State of the Construction Industry -- 1.3.1 How Did the Construction Industry End Up in Such a Sad State of Affairs? -- 1.3.2 The Solution: Modularization -- 1.3.3 Why Aren't All Jobs Modular? -- 1.3.4 Are Module Jobs More Expensive? -- 1.4 Three Distinct Module Options (or Circumstances) -- 1.4.1 Very Limited -- 1.4.2 Selective Implementation -- 1.4.3 Maximized Modularization -- 1.5 What Modularization Is \"Not\" -- 1.5.1 Panacea (a Solution for All Difficulties) -- 1.5.2 Constant -- 1.5.3 Easy -- 1.6 Summary -- References -- Chapter 2 Advantages and Challenges of Modularization -- 2.1 Why Do Fabrication Yards Have "]
[{"$nulls":4},"an Advantage? -- 2.1.1 Obvious Reasons -- 2.1.2 Less Obvious Reasons -- 2.2 Advantages of Modularization -- 2.2.1 Reduced Capital Costs -- 2.2.2 Improved Schedule Performance."]
[{"$nulls":4},"2.2.3 Increased Productivity -- 2.2.4 Improved Predictability (Surety/Reliability) or Less Variability -- 2.2.5 Increased Safety and Quality Performance -- 2.2.6 Increased Sustainability Performance (Green Benefits) -- 2.2.7 Site and Site Construction Team Benefits -- 2.3 Challenges -- 2.3.1 Critical Path (Reduction in Flexibility) -- 2.3.2 Upfront Cost (and Pre-Commitment) -- 2.3.3 Barriers to Engineering -- 2.3.4 Acceleration of Procurement -- 2.3.5 Owner and Contractor Capabilities -- 2.3.6 Module Fabricator Skills and Capabilities -- 2.3.7 Extensive Coordination -- 2.3.8 Logistics (Module Transportation) -- 2.3.9 Others -- 2.4 Summary -- References -- Chapter 3 Industry Status on Modularization -- 3.1 Modular Projects Case Study -- 3.1.1 Case Study Methodologies -- 3.1.2 Sample Characteristics -- 3.2 Results (Industry Status on Modularization) -- 3.2.1 Advantages of Modularization -- 3.2.2 Cost and Schedule Savings Compared to Stick-Built -- 3.2.3 Recognized Project Difficulties and Impediments to Modularization Application -- 3.2.4 Business Case Drivers for Modularization -- 3.2.5 Types of Module Units -- 3.2.6 Number, Size, and Weight of Modules -- 3.2.7 Characteristics of Job Site and Module Fabrication/Assembly Shops -- 3.3 Summary -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 4 What Is a Module? -- 4.1 Common Terms -- 4.1.1 Pre-Assembled Pipe Rack or Pre-Assembled Rack (PAR) -- 4.1.2 Pre-Assembled Units (PAU) -- 4.1.3 Skid Mounted Unit (SMU) or Vendor Package Unit (VPU) -- 4.1.4 Vendor Assembled Unit (VAU) -- 4.1.5 Pre-Assembled Structure (PAS) -- 4.2 Other Terms -- 4.2.1 Small PAU/Medium PAU/Large PAU/Super PAU/Mega (or Small/Medium/Large/Very Large/Mega Equipment Modules) -- 4.2.2 Small PAR/Medium PAR/Large/Very Large PAR (or Small/Medium/Large/Very Large Pipe Rack Modules) -- 4.3 Module Considerations -- 4.3.1 Plot Plan Development."]
[{"$nulls":4},"4.3.2 What Does Such an Exercise Look Like? -- 4.3.3 Why Analyze the Process? -- 4.3.4 Steps in Maximizing Module Efficiency -- 4.3.5 Additional Module Considerations -- 4.4 Summary -- References -- Chapter 5 The Business Case for Modularization -- 5.1 Fundamentals of the Business Case -- 5.1.1 What Makes a \"Good\" Module Candidate? -- 5.1.2 Every Project Has Some Amount of Modularization -- 5.1.3 Three Distinct Levels of Involvement -- 5.1.4 Advantages and Challenges -- 5.2 Important Factors to Consider -- 5.2.1 Universal Key Project Drivers -- 5.2.2 Additional Project-Specific Factors -- 5.3 The Business Case Process -- 5.4 The Business Case Model -- Project Analysis -- The 13-Step Business Case Flowchart -- 5.5 The 13-Step Business Case Flowchart -- Step 1 Modularization Technical Feasibility -- Step 2 Identify Module Drivers -- Step 3 Analyze Module Potential -- Step 4 Perform Options Analysis -- Step 5 Develop Module Scope, and Step 6 Develop Module Size -- Step 7 Produce Module Definition and Index -- Step 8 Develop Execution Strategy and Execution Plan -- Step 9 Produce a Definitive Cost Estimate -- Step 10 Produce a Definitive Schedule -- Step 11 Check Module Viability -- Step 12 Proceed with Modularization to the Next Project Phase -- Step 13 Fall Back to Stick-Built -- 5.6 How Often Should the Business Case Flowchart Be Utilized? -- 5.7 Summary -- References -- Chapter 6 The Module Team and Execution Plan Differences -- 6.1 The Module Team -- 6.1.1 A Module-Savvy Leader -- 6.1.2 The Module Team Members -- 6.1.3 Critical Team Members -- 6.1.4 Integration into Project Management -- 6.1.5 Module Team Growth -- 6.2 Execution Plan Differences (EPDs) -- 6.2.1 Guiding Principles -- 6.2.2 Topics "]
[{"$nulls":4},"of Execution Plan Differences -- 6.2.3 Detailed List of Execution Plan Differences -- 6.2.4 Timing of Execution Plan Differences -- 6.3 Summary."]
[{"$nulls":4},"References -- Chapter 7 Key Critical Success Factors for Modular Project Success -- 7.1 Modularization Critical Success Factors (CSFs) -- 7.1.1 CSF Labels and Descriptions -- 7.1.2 Frequent Module Job Mistakes -- 7.1.3 Responsibility and Timing of CSFs -- 7.1.4 Most Delayed CSFs in Terms of Accomplishment Timing -- 7.2 Association between Modularization CSF and Project Performance -- 7.3 Training Exercise -- 7.3.1 Instructions for the Training Exercise -- References -- Chapter 8 The Fabrication Yard -- 8.1 Basic Benefits of the Fab Yard -- 8.2 Manufacturing and Construction Mixture -- 8.3 AWP and Module Fabrication -- 8.4 Selecting a Fabrication Yard -- 8.4.1 Project Size -- 8.4.2 Number of Yards Utilized -- 8.4.3 Location of the Yard -- 8.4.4 Complexity -- 8.5 Contracting Strategy -- 8.5.1 Type of Contract -- 8.5.2 The Best Type of Subcontract -- 8.6 Division of Responsibility -- 8.7 Summary -- Reference -- Chapter 9 Module Considerations by Project Group -- 9.1 Engineering Considerations -- 9.1.1 Module Evolution -- 9.1.2 Operations and Maintenance Input -- 9.1.3 Structural Engineering Is King -- 9.2 Scheduling Considerations -- 9.3 Procurement Considerations -- 9.3.1 Fabrication Yard Interfacing -- 9.4 Sub-Contract Considerations -- 9.4.1 Heavy Haul (HH) -- 9.4.2 Vessel Transport -- 9.4.3 Module Offloading Facility (MOF) -- 9.4.4 Heavy Lift (HL) -- 9.4.5 Pipe Spools and Galvanized Structural Steel Fabrication -- 9.5 Fabrication Considerations -- 9.5.1 Bolted vs. Welded -- 9.5.2 Structural Shapes -- 9.6 Completion/Testing/Prep Considerations -- 9.6.1 Shipping Incomplete -- 9.6.2 Ship Loose -- 9.7 Load-out Considerations -- 9.7.1 Land Load-out and Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) -- 9.7.2 Marine Onloading and Offloading -- 9.7.3 Capacity of the Wharf or Quay -- 9.8 Module Movement Considerations -- 9.9 Module Responsibility Matrix."]
[{"$nulls":4},"9.10 Shipping Considerations -- 9.10.1 Tying or Fastening the Module -- 9.10.2 Movement to Site and Hook-Up -- 9.11 Construction Considerations -- 9.11.1 Understand the Schedule -- 9.11.2 Understand the Modules -- 9.12 Summary -- References -- Chapter 10 A Practical Module Development Process -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Initial Project Analysis -- 10.2.1 Reality Check Questions -- 10.3 Early Discussions -- 10.4 Module Tenets -- 10.4.1 Definitions -- 10.4.2 Boundaries and Limitations -- 10.4.3 Cost -- 10.4.4 Impacts -- 10.4.5 Experience -- 10.4.6 Commitment -- 10.5 Project Drivers -- 10.5.1 Cost versus Schedule -- 10.5.2 Other Drivers -- 10.5.3 Owner-Furnished Equipment -- 10.5.4 The Module Team -- 10.5.5 How Many and How Big? -- 10.6 The Five-Step Module Development Process -- 10.6.1 Step #1 The Stick-Built versus Module Comparison -- 10.6.2 Step #2 The Module Layout -- 10.6.3 Step #3 Expand and Accept -- 10.6.4 Step #4 Schedule -- 10.6.5 Step #5 Cost -- 10.6.6 Other Activities -- 10.7 Concerns to Watch Out For (Lessons Learned) -- 10.8 The Inevitable Question -- 10.8.1 The Late Requested Module Study -- 10.8.2 Less Ambitious Options -- 10.9 A Couple of Observations from Experience -- 10.9.1 Underestimation -- 10.9.2 Under-Collaboration -- 10.10 Conclusion -- Chapter 11 Modularization Application Case Study Exercise -- 11.1 Oil and Gas (Downstream) LNG Modularization Project Scenario1 -- 11.2 General Project Description and Background -- 11.3 Additional Project Site/Existing Facilities Information -- 11.3.1 General Information -- 11.3.2 Potential African Supply Bases -- 11.3.3 Opportunity Island -- 11.3.4 Asian Fabrication Yards -- 11.3.5 The Houston Engineering Offices -- 11.3.6 Project Scope -- 11.3.7 Project Characteristics -- 11.3.8 Project Stakeholders "]
[{"$nulls":4},"-- 11.3.9 Modularization -- 11.4 In-Class Exercise -- Opportunity Framing (FEL-0)."]
[{"$nulls":4},"11.4.1 Suggested Student Development Activities."]
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[null,null,"Titolo",null,"The international journal of foreign language teaching"]
[null,null,"Pubbl/distr/stampa",null,"[Place of publication not identified], : International Journal of Foreign Language Teaching"]
[null,null,"Disciplina",null,"407.1"]
[null,null,"Soggetti",null,"English language - Acquisition"]
[{"$nulls":4},"English language - Study and teaching - Foreign speakers"]
[{"$nulls":4},"Fluency (Language learning)"]
[{"$nulls":4},"Language and languages - Study and teaching"]
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