关键词: |
Delphi method, Air force research, Contingency operations(military), Active duty, Civil engineering, Squadrons, Overseas, Military commanders, Decision making, Military planning, Construction, Engineers, Logistics, Materials, Construction equipment, Military personnel, Military modernization, Buildings and structures, Air force facilities, Afit gem, Ultimate building machine, Professionally engineered buildings, Subject matter experts, Rapid engineer deployable heavy operational repair squadron, Engineer |
摘要: |
The purpose of this research was to evaluate which existing RED HORSE vertical construction system was best" suited for contingency operations and the relative pros/cons/challenges associated with each. RED HORSE units,having existed for over 50 years, currently have 4 active duty squadrons currently employed overseas in multiple military contingency environments. Based on site visits, it was established that the Ultimate Building Machine (UBM)/K-Span, Professionally Engineered Buildings (PEB), and the FrameCAD system are the three most prevalent vertical construction systems/methods in use by RED HORSE. Fourteen Subject Matter Experts (SME) from across the Air Force participated in a Delphi study to evaluate these construction methods and answer multiple rounds of questions. While no one system/method could be conclusively declared "the best", the Delphi study did generate consensus around the pros, cons, and challenges of each of these contingency construction methods/systems. The results of this study will serve to inform RED HORSE commanders/planner decisions regarding the use of vertical construction methods/systems for current and future contingency operations. |