Workflow automation using digital twins and smart contracts : a decentralised framework for precast concrete production

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Ye, Xuling and Kosse, Simon and Hagedorn, Philipp and König, Markus; Moreno-Rangel, Alejandro and Kumar, Bimal, eds. (2025) Workflow automation using digital twins and smart contracts : a decentralised framework for precast concrete production. In: EG-ICE 2025. University of Strathclyde Publishing, GBR, pp. 315-324. ISBN 9781914241826 (https://doi.org/10.17868/strath.00093230)

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Abstract

In the precast concrete domain, automating production workflows is essential for improving efficiency and reducing reliance on manual labour. This paper presents a framework for automating workflow execution using IOTA-enabled smart contracts and Digital Twins (DT). The approach integrates real-time sensor data, managed via the Asset Administration Shell (AAS), to trigger predefined process tasks by smart contracts. These smart contracts automate tasks such as monitoring and controlling process parameters based on predefined conditions, reducing the need for manual intervention. The implementation of this framework is demonstrated through a use case in precast concrete production, where smart contracts automate the curing process by adjusting a series of actions based on both temperature data and curing time. A proof of concept is provided to show the feasibility of automating workflow tasks in construction, illustrating the potential for increased efficiency and data-driven decision-making in production environments.

  • Item type:Book Section
    ID code:93230
    Dates:
    Date
    Event
    1 July 2025
    Published
    9 June 2025
    Accepted
    Subjects:Fine Arts > Architecture
    Department:Faculty of Engineering > Architecture
    Depositing user: Pure Administrator
    Date deposited:26 Jun 2025 15:02
    Last modified:29 Jun 2026 09:39
    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/93230
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