Contour crafting in architectural applications: A comprehensive bibliometric analysis
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In recent years, automated systems have been widely adopted in construction to reduce labor costs and increase productivity with high accuracy. This article presents a bibliometric analysis of contour crafting (CC) research published from January 1, 1996, to December 31, 2022. The analysis aimed to uncover connections among researchers, institutions, publication sources, and other aspects of CC research. The study reveals a significant uptick in CC articles published across various journals in recent years. Notably, researcher Khoshnevis from the United States has made substantial contributions to CC, publishing approximately 35 articles with 2,323 citations. The United States, China, Australia, and India stand out as influential countries in CC research and development. This article's findings provide encouragement and inspiration for young researchers to explore new opportunities in this field.
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