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Abdelhamid, T S and Everett, J G (1999) Time Series Analysis for Construction Productivity Experiments. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(02), 87–95.

Ariaratnam, S T, Lueke, J S and Allouche, E N (1999) Utilization of Trenchless Construction Methods by Canadian Municipalities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(02), 76–86.

Everett, J G (1999) Overexertion Injuries in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(02), 109–14.

Finke, M R (1999) Window Analyses of Compensable Delays. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(02), 96–100.

Shapira, A (1999) Contemporary Trends in Formwork Standards—A Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(02), 69–75.

Smith, G R and Bohn, C M (1999) Small to Medium Contractor Contingency and Assumption of Risk. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(02), 101–8.

Ueki, M, Haas, C T and Seo, J (1999) Decision Tool for Microtunneling Method Selection. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(02), 123–31.

Zhang, P, Harris, F C, Olomolaiye, P O and Holt, G D (1999) Location Optimization for a Group of Tower Cranes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(02), 115–22.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1999)125:2(115)
  • Abstract:
    A computerized model to optimize location of a group of tower cranes is presented. Location criteria are balanced workload, minimum likelihood of conflicts with each other, and high efficiency of operations. Three submodels are also presented. First, the initial location model classifies tasks into groups and identifies feasible location for each crane according to geometric “closeness.” Second, the former task groups are adjusted to yield smooth workloads and minimal conflicts. Finally, a single-tower-crane optimization model is applied crane by crane to search for optimal location in terms of minimal hook transportation time. Experimental results and the steps necessary for implementation of the model are discussed.