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Bai, Y and Bernold, L E (2001) Quality Control Parameters for Robotic Bridge Painting. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(02), 142–8.

Chan, A P C, Ho, D C K and Tam, C M (2001) Design and Build Project Success Factors: Multivariate Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(02), 93–100.

Chang, A S (2001) Work-Time Model for Engineers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(02), 163–72.

El-Rayes, K and Moselhi, O (2001) Impact of Rainfall on the Productivity of Highway Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(02), 125–31.

Liberatore, M J, Pollack-Johnson, B and Smith, C A (2001) Project Management in Construction: Software Use and Research Directions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(02), 101–7.

Shapira, A, Shahar, Y and Raz, Y (2001) Design and Construction of High Multitier Shoring Towers: Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(02), 108–15.

Skitmore, M, Drew, D and Ngai, S (2001) Bid-Spread. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(02), 149–53.

Zayed, T M and Halpin, D (2001) Simulation of Concrete Batch Plant Production. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(02), 132–41.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2001)127:2(132)
  • Abstract:
    The decision-making process is a very essential part of any construction operation. Simulation can be used as a tool to assist construction managers in making informed decisions. In this paper, simulation is applied to concrete batching operations to analyze alternative solutions and resource management. Data are collected to define activity durations for the plant. A simulation model is constructed for the plant using the MicroCYCLONE simulation system. Based on sensitivity analysis, management tools are constructed to help the decision maker. These tools are a time-cost-quantity chart, a feasible region analysis, and a contour lines chart. Time-cost-quantity and contour lines charts are used for determining production time, production cost, and resources for a required distance from the plant. The feasible region chart is used for determining the range of alternative solutions that can be taken to minimize production time and cost of the available plant resources, according to the required transportation distance.

Zhang, X and Kumaraswamy, M M (2001) Hong Kong Experience in Managing BOT Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(02), 154–62.

Zouein, P P and Tommelein, I D (2001) Improvement Algorithm for Limited Space Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(02), 116–24.