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The use of Bluetooth Low Energy Technology for Cost-Effective Construction Equipment Tracking

Mukhtar, Muhammad Hamza
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1659534260187417

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2022, MS, University of Cincinnati, Engineering and Applied Science: Civil Engineering.
This objective of this research is to develop a cost-effective large-scale outdoor construction equipment tracking system. For this purpose, a detailed comparative study was conducted on the available localization technologies in the industry. The reliability and limitations of State DOTs current system for tracking construction equipment were assessed, and after identifying alternative technologies available in the market, the most optimal option was selected for developing an efficient and cost-effective tracking system. The research proposes Bluetooth Low Energy Technology, as an alternative to the GPS Technology, for developing a large-scale outdoor construction equipment tracking system using beacons, owing to its low-cost, long life, ruggedness, and ease of installment. To install the system on DOT’s equipment and analyze its operation and efficiency, several field tests were conducted to optimize the proposed system’s performance. The research concludes with a life-cost-benefit analysis, discusses the optimal results for system’s cost and life, and gives the necessary recommendations for its implementation. In conclusion, BLE Technology is effective and economical for large scale outdoor construction equipment localization. Although it is new and advanced, the implementations and benefits of BLE technology are many but uncovered, yet, and more research is needed in this area.
Munir Nazzal, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Nabil Nassif (Committee Member)
Sara Khoshnevisan, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
92 p.
Civil Engineering
Bluetooth Low Energy; BLE; Construction; Tracking; GPS; Beacons

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  • Mukhtar, M. H. (2022). The use of Bluetooth Low Energy Technology for Cost-Effective Construction Equipment Tracking [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1659534260187417

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Mukhtar, Muhammad Hamza. The use of Bluetooth Low Energy Technology for Cost-Effective Construction Equipment Tracking. 2022. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1659534260187417.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Mukhtar, Muhammad Hamza. "The use of Bluetooth Low Energy Technology for Cost-Effective Construction Equipment Tracking." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2022. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1659534260187417

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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