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Cheng, M Y and O'Connor, J T (1996) ArcSite: Enhanced GIS for Construction Site Layout. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 329–36.

Fischer, M A and Aalami, F (1996) Scheduling with Computer-Interpretable Construction Method Models. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 337–47.

Lin, K and Haas, C T (1996) Multiple Heavy Lifts Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 354–62.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1996)122:4(354)
  • Abstract:
    Heavy lift planning has a major impact on construction sequencing, scheduling, budgeting, and safety. This paper addresses problems presented by planning for multiple lifts on a single jobsite. This is a common and particularly challenging planning situation because of the complex trade-offs involved. Conventional intuitive planning procedures lead to suboptimal plans or plans ranked with little quantitative or objective measure. This paper first introduces various factors affecting planning decisions for multiple heavy lifts and then presents an interactive computer-aided process to optimize initial crane configurations and placement locations for multiple lift problems. In the computer-aided planning process, the minimal number of equipment relocations is determined based on an integer programming model, and the precise equipment locations are optimized with an interactive procedure using objective performance functions. Objectives involve cost, safety, and area interference (area sterilization). These optimization procedures are implemented in the critical operations planning environment (COPE). A case study is used to demonstrate the optimization process. It is concluded, based on a case study and external reviews, that the process and algorithms presented help produce good plans for multiple heavy lifts on construction sites.

Lorterapong, P and Moselhi, O (1996) Project-Network Analysis Using Fuzzy Sets Theory. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 308–18.

Palmer, A, Kelly, J and Male, S (1996) Holistic Appraisal of Value Engineering in Construction in United States. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 324–8.

Ruff, C M, Dzombak, D A and Hendrickson, C T (1996) Owner-Contractor Relationships on Contaminated Site Remediation Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 348–53.

Senior, B A (1996) Electrical Construction Foreman Task Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 363–9.

Shapira, A and Glascock, J D (1996) Culture of Using Mobile Cranes for Building Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 298–307.

Shen, L, Lee, R K H and Zhang, Z (1996) Application of BOT System for Infrastructure Projects in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 319–23.