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Bell, L C and Stukhart, G (1987) Costs and Benefits of Materials Management Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 222–34.

Cowie, G F (1987) Enough Scope Yields Better Estimates. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 315–20.

Halligan, D W, Hester, W T and Thomas, H R (1987) Managing Unforeseen Site Conditions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 273–87.

Hendrickson, C, Martinelli, D and Rehak, D (1987) Hierarchical Rule‐Based Activity Duration Estimation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 288–301.

Ibbs, C W, Bates, L C and Echeverry, D (1987) Owner‐Furnished Equipment (OFE) Contract Practices. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 249–63.

Koehn, E and Caplan, S B (1987) Work Improvement Data for Small and Medium Size Contractors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 327–39.

Maloney, W F and McFillen, J M (1987) Motivational Impact of Work Crews. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 208–21.

O'Connor, J T, Rusch, S E and Schulz, M J (1987) Constructability Concepts for Engineering and Procurement. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 235–48.

Paulson, B C, Chan, W T and Koo, C C (1987) Construction Operations Simulation by Microcomputer. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 302–14.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Computer aided simulation; Construction methods; Microcomputers; Statistics; Imaging techniques; Data collection;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1987)113:2(302)
  • Abstract:
    A system is described that combines: (1) Videotape data collection from field construction operations; (2) statistical reduction and analysis of data; and (3) computer‐based simulation modeling. As implemented, a videotape camera taken into the field records data about the logical relationships between, and the cycle times of, the various elements in ah operation. With the aid of a computer connected to a tape player, these data can be extracted from the tape and analyzed statistically to yield estimated values for the productivity of the system and its components. With the aid of a microcomputer, the user then can build a network‐based simulation model which replicates the performance of the real‐time system. Integration of simulation with powerful and economical video methods of data acquisition, linked to a computer for data extraction and statistical analysis, makes it economically feasible to collect real data with which to develop and run simulation models, even for complex operations of short duration.

Ringwald, R C (1987) Bunching Theory Applied to Minimize Cost. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 321–6.

Rounds, J L and Warning, G (1987) Impact of Computerizing Midsized Construction Companies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 183–90.

Tatum, C B (1987) Balancing Engineering and Management in Construction Education. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 264–72.

Tatum, C B (1987) Improving Constructibility during Conceptual Planning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 191–207.

Whittaker, J (1987) Equipment Rates from Revenue Requirements. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 173–8.