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Abraham, D M and Dickinson, R J (1998) Disposal Costs for Environmentally Regulated Facilities: LCC Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(02), 146–54.

Anson, M and Wang, S Q (1998) Performance of Concrete Placing in Hong Kong Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(02), 116–24.

Ben-Haim, Y and Laufer, A (1998) Robust Reliability of Projects with Activity-Duration Uncertainty. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(02), 125–32.

Chehayeb, N N and AbouRizk, S M (1998) Simulation-Based Scheduling with Continuous Activity Relationships. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(02), 107–15.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1998)124:2(107)
  • Abstract:
    This paper discusses an approach that was developed to enable effective use of systems simulation in the scheduling of construction projects. The approach was implemented in a software program named SimCon, which enhances current simulation methods through the use of continuous production links for activities that comprise a project. The continuous production links provide construction managers with a flexible representation of activity sequencing. The procedure builds on existing CYCLONE fundamentals through new constructs to connect processes in a simulation-based project plan. These constructs are used to simplify the cyclic interprocess relationships, standardize the techniques for logical linking of simulation processes, provide a better estimate of progress, and model a continuous and smooth flow of construction. Various scheduling alternatives are modeled without the need to change activity sequencing, as is required in current scheduling systems. Examples from an actual construction project show the advantages of the continuous production links. The concepts are implemented using a prototype computer system that integrates object-oriented concepts, event-driven programming, a relational database, and a simulation system.

Hsieh, T (1998) Impact of Subcontracting on Site Productivity: Lessons Learned in Taiwan. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(02), 91–100.

Maxwell, D A, Back, W E and Toon, J (1998) Optimization of Crew Configurations Using Activity-Based Costing. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(02), 162–8.

Rilett, L R (1998) Effect of Variability on End Product Specifications. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(02), 139–45.

Rilett, L R (1998) Identifying Component Variability of End Product Specification Tests. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(02), 133–8.

Shash, A A (1998) Subcontractors' Bidding Decisions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(02), 101–6.

Shen, L and Song, W (1998) Competitive Tendering Practice in Chinese Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(02), 155–61.