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Bing, L and Tiong, R L K (1999) Risk Management Model for International Construction Joint Ventures. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 377–84.

Conley, M A and Gregory, R A (1999) Partnering on Small Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 320–4.

Faniran, O O, Love, P E D and Li, H (1999) Optimal Allocation of Construction Planning Resources. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 311–9.

Jahren, C T, Ellsworth, B J and Bergeson, K (1999) Constructability Test for Cold In-Place Asphalt Recycling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 325–9.

Karim, A and Adeli, H (1999) CONSCOM: An OO Construction Scheduling and Change Management System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 368–76.

Karim, A and Adeli, H (1999) OO Information Model for Construction Project Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 361–7.

Lee, H and Yi, K J (1999) Application of Mathematical Matrix to Integrate Project Schedule and Cost. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 339–46.

Li, H, Cao, J and Love, P E D (1999) Using Machine Learning and GA to Solve Time-Cost Trade-Off Problems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 347–53.

Mitropoulos, P and Tatum, C B (1999) Technology Adoption Decisions in Construction Organizations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 330–8.

Shi, J J (1999) Activity-Based Construction (ABC) Modeling and Simulation Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 354–60.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1999)125:5(354)
  • Abstract:
    This research presents the activity-based construction (ABC) modeling and simulation method. ABC modeling (ABC-Mod) uses one single element (e.g., activity) for modeling general construction processes instead of multiple elements as required by current simulation systems. ABC simulation (ABC-Sim) executes the ABC model by manipulating activities in three stages: (1) Select activity; (2) advance simulation; and (3) release simulation entities. ABC-Mod and ABC-Sim constitute a unique simulation method, generally addressed as ABC. In summary, ABC is a general-purpose modeling and simulation method with an emphasis on construction application. Compared with existing simulation systems, it has all of the major features required for modeling and simulating the dynamic and random behaviors of a construction process. It requires no more knowledge to use than the critical path method does. Therefore, ABC is a simulation method for construction engineers and it has a potentially wide range of application in the industry.

Thomas, H R and Završki, I (1999) Construction Baseline Productivity: Theory and Practice. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 295–303.

Tommelein, I D, Riley, D R and Howell, G A (1999) Parade Game: Impact of Work Flow Variability on Trade Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(05), 304–10.