Abstracts – Browse Results

Search or browse again.

Click on the titles below to expand the information about each abstract.
Viewing 13 results ...

Duerr, D (1990) Lift of Shippingport Reactor Pressure Vessel. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 188–97.

Eldin, N N and Egger, S (1990) Productivity Improvement Tool: Camcorders. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 100–11.

Householder, J L and Rutland, H E (1990) Who Owns Float?. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 130–3.

Jaafari, A and Schub, A (1990) Surviving Failures: Lessons from Field Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 68–86.

Jayawardane, A K W and Harris, F C (1990) Further Development of Integer Programming in Earthwork Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 18–34.

Laufer, A and Cohenca, D (1990) Factors Affecting Construction‐Planning Outcomes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 135–56.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction planning; Uncertainty principles; Variance analysis; Scheduling; Design;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1990)116:1(135)
  • Abstract:
    Research on uncertainty in construction has emphasized the importance of incorporating uncertainty factors in project‐cost and time forecasts. However, little attention has been paid to identification and quantification of the specific risks. The present paper focuses on an assessment of the effect of uncertainty on the outcomes of planning. The effect of eight situational variables is evaluated by measuring the schedule and man‐hour variances of the project, as well as the extent of usage of plans. The variables examined are number of subcontractors, number of trades, objectives rigidity, percentage completion of design, past construction experience, predictability of weather, availability of labor, and attitudes toward planning. The findings show which of the various situations affect any one planning measure, as well the extent of such influence. The paper concludes with an analysis of the financial implications of the prevailing practice of overlapping design and construction.

Matsuzaki, M, Uchikawa, C and Mitamura, T (1990) Advanced Fabrication and Erection Techniques for Long Suspension Bridge Cables. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 112–29.

Mohan, S (1990) Expert Systems Applications in Construction Management and Engineering. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 87–99.

Oglesby, C H (1990) Dilemmas Facing Construction Education and Research in 1990s. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 4–17.

Phelan, R S, Radjy, F, Haas, C and Hendrickson, C (1990) Computer‐Aided Concrete‐Placement Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 172–87.

Russell, J S, Skibniewski, M J and Cozier, D R (1990) Qualifier‐2: Knowledge‐Based System for Contractor Prequalification. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 157–71.

Singh, S (1990) Cost Model for Reinforced Concrete Beam and Slab Structures in Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 54–67.

Stella, C, Ceppi, G and D'Appolonia, E (1990) Temporary Tunnel Support Using Jet‐Grouted Cylinders. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 35–53.