Abstracts – Browse Results

Search or browse again.

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

Altayeb, S (1992) Efficacy of Drug Testing Programs Implemented by Contractors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 780–90.

Bubbers, G and Christian, J (1992) Hypertext and Claim Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 716–30.

Hijazi, A M, AbouRizk, S M and Halpin, D W (1992) Modeling and Simulating Learning Development in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 685–700.

Hinze, J and Wiegand, F (1992) Role of Designers in Construction Worker Safety. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 677–84.

Jaselskis, E J and Russell, J S (1992) Risk Analysis Approach to Selection of Contractor Evaluation Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 814–21.

Liska, R W and Snell, B (1992) Financial Incentive Programs for Average‐Size Construction Firm. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 667–76.

Moselhi, O, Fazio, P and Hason, S (1992) Automation of Concrete Slab‐on‐Grade Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 731–48.

Russell, J S and Jaselskis, E J (1992) Predicting Construction Contractor Failure Prior to Contract Award. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 791–811.

Sanvido, V E and Paulson, B C (1992) Site‐Level Construction Information System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 701–15.

Syal, M G, Grobler, F, Willenbrock, J H and Parfitt, M K (1992) Construction Project Planning Process Model for Small‐Medium Builders. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 651–66.

Thomas, H R, Sanders, S R and Bilal, S (1992) Comparison of Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 635–50.

Thomas, H R, Smith, G R and Ponderlick, R M (1992) Resolving Contract Disputes Based on Differing‐Site‐Condition Clause. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 767–79.

Tommelein, I D, Levitt, R E and Hayes‐Roth, B (1992) SightPlan Model for Site Layout. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 749–66.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Artificial intelligence; Knowledge‐based systems; Construction management; Spatial analysis; Algorithms;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1992)118:4(749)
  • Abstract:
    A model that uses artificial intelligence programming techniques is presented as a new tool for layout designers. This model, named SightPlan, represents the layout process as well as the layout product. A description of the knowledge and problem‐solving method is given of the SightPlan system that mimics the actions of a human layout designer. SightPlan lays out temporary facilities, represented as rectangles, on a construction site, represented as a two‐dimensional space. An early‐commitment strategy and spatial constraint satisfaction techniques are used to find unique positions for facilities among those already in place. An example run in which SightPlan is applied to a case‐study project illustrates how the program operates in stand‐alone mode. SightPlan demonstrates that knowledge‐based systems can successfully address problems not adequately modeled until now and, thus, opens up a new way of thinking about computer‐aided decision support for the construction industry. The present system is a prototype, however. Additional work must be done before SightPlan will be ready for field use and useful to field practitioners.