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Blackmon, R B and Gramopadhye, A K (1995) Improving Construction Safety by Providing Positive Feedback on Backup Alarms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(02), 166–71.

Chang, L and Hsie, M (1995) Developing Acceptance-Sampling Methods for Quality Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(02), 246–53.

Crowley, L G and Hancher, D E (1995) Evaluation of Competitive Bids. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(02), 238–45.

Crowley, L G and Hancher, D E (1995) Risk Assessment of Competitive Procurement. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(02), 230–7.

Hanna, A S and Senouci, A B (1995) Design Optimization of Concrete-Slab Forms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(02), 215–21.

Hinze, J and Russell, D B (1995) Analysis of Fatalities Recorded by OSHA. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(02), 209–14.

Huang, R and Halpin, D W (1995) Graphical-Based Method for Transient Evaluation of Construction Operations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(02), 222–9.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1995)121:2(222)
  • Abstract:
    Construction operations involve complex resource interactions and are typically performed in the field with exogenous factors such as inclement weather conditions and equipment breakdowns. The complexity of resource interactions combined with external factors creates a transient environment for construction operations. This research uses computer simulation techniques and a graphical method, DISCO (Dynamic Interface for Simulation of Construction Operations), for the evaluation of the transient effects of construction operations. DISCO uses the CYCLONE schematic model diagram of a process as the modeling framework and allows breaks or interruptions in the simulation run and stopping of the simulation time clock to investigate the transient states of resources and tasks in a process. The scope of the study focuses mainly on the transient effects caused by the process mobilization of construction operations every day. Two construction operations are used as case studies for the investigation. Results of the study and observations are discussed.

Jaselskis, E J, Anderson, M R, Jahren, C T, Rodriguez, Y and Njos, S (1995) Radio-Frequency Identification Applications in Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(02), 189–96.

Kangari, R (1995) Construction Documentation in Arbitration. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(02), 201–8.

Paulson, B C (1995) Computers and Construction—Midcareer Reflections. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(02), 197–200.

Shaked, O and Warszawski, A (1995) Knowledge-Based System for Construction Planning of High-Rise Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(02), 172–82.

Tiong, R L K (1995) Risks and Guarantees in BOT Tender. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(02), 183–8.