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Abu‐Hijleh, S F and Ibbs, C W (1989) Schedule‐Based Construction Incentives. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(03), 430–43.

Davis, K, Ledbetter, W B and Burati, J L (1989) Measuring Design and Construction Quality Costs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(03), 385–400.

Eldin, N N (1989) Measurement of Work Progress: Quantitative Technique. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(03), 462–74.

Hughes, P J, O'Connor, J T and Traver, A E (1989) Pipe Manipulator Enhancements for Increased Automation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(03), 412–23.

Ioannou, P G (1989) Evaluation of Subsurface Exploration Programs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(03), 339–56.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Decision making; Computer applications; Geologic mapping; Geological surveys; Predictions; Probability; Markov process; Subsurface investigations;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1989)115:3(339)
  • Abstract:
    This paper presents a decision support system for the evaluation of geologic exploration programs in underground construction. This system can be used to quantify the economic value of different subsurface investigation alternatives, and it provides owners and designers with a solid basis for making the associated technical and financial decisions. The description of the system includes the methodology for encompassing all the existing geologic information about a site in a consistent geologic‐prediction model that can be used for design, and construction, planning and estimation. It illustrates how to account for the context and reliability of this information, how to predict its effect on design and construction decisions, and how to arrive at a monetary measure of its value. Finally, it describes the methodology for using simulation to arrive at an estimate of the expected value and the standard deviation of the value of sampled geologic information. The evaluation of a pilot tunnel as an exploration alternative for the water discharge tunnel of the Seabrook Power station is presented as an example application.

Johnston, D W, Kahn, K P and Phillips, J B (1989) Formwork Pressures in Tall and Thick Concrete Walls. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(03), 444–61.

Reda, R and Carr, R I (1989) Time‐Cost Trade‐Off Among Related Activities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(03), 475–86.

Rutherford, A W (1989) Organizational Evolution I‐595 Port Everglades Expressway. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(03), 357–69.

Shanmuganayagam, V (1989) Current Float Techniques for Resources Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(03), 401–11.

Thomas, H R, Sanvido, V E and Sanders, S R (1989) Impact of Material Management on Productivity—A Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(03), 370–84.