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Al‐Harbi, K M, Johnston, D W and Fayadh, H (1994) Building Construction Detailed Estimating Practices in Saudi Arabia. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 774–84.

de Neufville, R and Smith, J T (1994) Improving Contractors' Bids Using Preference Reversal Phenomenon. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 706–19.

Dowding, C H (1994) Ground Motions and Air‐Blast Effects of Explosive Demolition of Structures. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 838–56.

Hinze, J and Brown, J (1994) Properties of Soundless Chemical Demolition Agents. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 816–27.

Lutz, J D, Halpin, D W and Wilson, J R (1994) Simulation of Learning Development in Repetitive Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 753–73.

McCullouch, B G and Lueprasert, K (1994) 2D Bar‐Code Applications in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 739–52.

Naoum, S G (1994) Critical Analysis of Time and Cost of Management and Traditional Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 687–705.

Salim, M and Bernold, L E (1994) Effects of Design‐Integrated Process Planning on Productivity in Rebar Placement. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 720–38.

Semple, C, Hartman, F T and Jergeas, G (1994) Construction Claims and Disputes: Causes and Cost/Time Overruns. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 785–95.

Songer, A D, Ibbs, C W and Napier, T R (1994) Process Model for Public Sector Design‐Build Planning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 857–74.

Stevens, J D and Murray, A L (1994) Modified Roof Erection System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 828–37.

Thabet, W Y and Beliveau, Y J (1994) HVLS: Horizontal and Vertical Logic Scheduling for Multistory Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 875–92.

Tommelein, I D, Carr, R I and Odeh, A M (1994) Assembly of Simulation Networks Using Designs, Plans, and Methods. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 796–815.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Computers; Interactive systems; Models; Construction; Design; Construction methods; Construction planning;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1994)120:4(796)
  • Abstract:
    An object‐oriented and interactive computer system is presented that realistically models construction processes by matching resource properties with design component properties and operation durations. This system, named CIPROS, uses a modular representation to create discrete‐event simulation networks, and to aid in relating simulation output back to the design and construction plan of a facility to be built. CIPROS users must identify and describe attributes of components to be constructed, based on the facility's design drawings and specifications, and they must develop a critical path method (CPM) plan. They must also select a construction method to perform each activity by retrieving the appropriate elemental simulation network from a library of networks that represent such methods. CIPROS then pieces together the networks based on sequential relationships from the plan and property values input from the drawing and specification data. The latter initialize the simulation network resources that make up the constructed facility. To complete the simulation network, users must specify the construction resources that are available to perform the work and which may be shared by activities. CIPROS comprises a fully operational discrete‐event simulation engine that is called once a network is completed. Besides producing statistical reports that are instrumental in assessing the quality of the construction plan, CIPROS can also be used to check the degree of facility completion as the simulation progresses.