Automated & Intelligent Machine-aided Construction:
AIMC (Automated & Intelligent Machine-aided Construction) is an advanced system being implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) for efficient National Highway construction.
- It integrates intelligent machines and real-time data sharing to expedite construction and enhance road quality.
- Objective of AIMC:
- To increase productivity, ensure durable and long-lasting roads, and reduce dependency on traditional surveys post-construction.
- To tackle challenges such as outdated technologies, uncoordinated data, and poor contractor performance that lead to project delays.
- Types of AIMC Machines:
- GPS-Aided Motor Grader (3D Machine Control Technology): It uses Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data and angle sensors to position the grader’s blade with precision.
- Processes data in real-time to ensure alignment with digital design plans.
- Intelligent Compaction Roller (IC Roller): It assists in minimizing post-construction consolidation.
- Reduces air pockets or water voids in materials, preventing damage to roads.
- Single Drum/Tandem Vibratory Roller: It ensures proper soil and base layer compaction for road stability.
- India’s National Highway network spans 46 lakh km, with 3,000 km of high-speed corridors.
- By 2047, the Ministry aims to expand the network by an additional 45,000 km, ensuring a robust and efficient infrastructure system.
