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AbouRizk, S M, Halpin, D W and Wilson, J R (1991) Visual Interactive Fitting of Beta Distributions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 589–605.

Abudayyeh, O Y and Rasdof, W J (1991) Design of Construction Industry Information Management Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 698–715.

Bernold, L E and Treseler, J F (1991) Vendor Analysis for Best Buy in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 645–58.

Cole, L J R (1991) Construction Scheduling: Principles, Practices, and Six Case Studies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 579–88.

De La Garza, J M and Mitropoulos, P (1991) . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 736–55.

De La Garza, J M, Vorster, M C and Parvin, C M (1991) Total Float Traded as Commodity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 716–27.

de Neufville, R and King, D (1991) Risk and Need‐for‐Work Premiums in Contractor Bidding. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 659–73.

Kakoto, T and Skibniewski, M (1991) Engineering Decision Support of Automated Shield Tunneling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 674–90.

Moselhi, O, Hegazy, T and Fazio, P (1991) Neural Networks as Tools in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 606–25.

Reinschmidt, K F, Griffis, F H ( and Bronner, P L (1991) Integration of Engineering, Design, and Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 756–72.

Riggs, L S and Hills, J W (1991) Implications for U.S. Construction Companies in 1992 European Community. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 773–90.

Rowings, J E (1991) Project‐Controls Systems Opportunities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 691–7.

Sanders, S R and Thomas, H R (1991) Factors Affecting Masonry‐Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 626–44.

Touran, A (1991) Modeling Uncertainty in Operations with Nonstationary Cycle Times. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 728–35.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Uncertainty principles; Random processes; Probabilistic models; Tunneling; Stationary processes;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1991)117:4(728)
  • Abstract:
    This paper describes an approach for probabilistic analysis of construction operations in which nonstationary cycle times have a major impact on production. A nonstationary cycle time is defined as a cycle time that varies with the passage of time and project progress. Examples of projects in which non‐stationary cycle times affect production include linear operations such as highway construction and tunneling operations. As the project progresses the haul time of the earth‐moving equipment increases. Although the proposed approach is sufficiently general to be used with various types of construction operations, the specific model presented was developed for tunneling operations. The model predicts the muck‐handling requirements of the tunneling operation at the desired level of confidence. Application of the model is shown through a numerical example, and the results are compared with the results of a conventional deterministic analysis.