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Chua, D K H, Li, D Z and Chan, W T (2001) Case-Based Reasoning Approach in Bid Decision Making. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(01), 35–45.

El-Rayes, K and Moselhi, O (2001) Optimizing Resource Utilization for Repetitive Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(01), 18–27.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2001)127:1(18)
  • Abstract:
    Optimizing resource utilization can lead to significant reduction in the duration and cost of repetitive construction projects such as highways, high-rise buildings, and housing projects. This can be achieved by identifying an optimum crew size and interruption strategy for each activity in the project. Available dynamic programming formulations can be applied to provide solutions for this optimization problem; however, their application is limited, as they require planners to specify an arbitrary and an unbounded set of interruption options prior to scheduling. Such a requirement is not practical and may render the optimization problem infeasible. To circumvent the limitations of available formulations, this paper presents an automated and practical optimization model. The model utilizes dynamic programming formulation and incorporates a scheduling algorithm and an interruption algorithm so as to automate the generation of interruptions during scheduling. This transforms the consideration of interruption options, in optimizing resource utilization, from an unbounded and impractical problem to a bounded and feasible one. A numerical example from the literature is analyzed to illustrate the use and capabilities of the model.

Gambatese, J A and James, D E (2001) Dust Suppression Using Truck-Mounted Water Spray System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(01), 53–59.

Jaafari, A, Manivong, K K and Chaaya, M (2001) VIRCON: Interactive System for Teaching Construction Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(01), 66–75.

Jaselskis, E J, Han, H C, Grigas, J, Tan, L and Fahrion, D (2001) Status of Roller Mountable Microwave Asphalt Pavement Density Sensor. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(01), 46–52.

Peña-Mora, F and Li, M (2001) Dynamic Planning and Control Methodology for Design/Build Fast-Track Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(01), 1–17.

Senouci, A B and Adeli, H (2001) Resource Scheduling Using Neural Dynamics Model of Adeli and Park. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(01), 28–34.

Shen, L Y, Wu, G W C and Ng, C S K (2001) Risk Assessment for Construction Joint Ventures in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(01), 76–81.

Shi, J J, Cheung, S O and Arditi, D (2001) Construction Delay Computation Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(01), 60–65.

Torbica, & M and Stroh, R C (2001) Customer Satisfaction in Home Building. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(01), 82–86.