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Barraza, G A, Back, W E and Mata, F (2004) Probabilistic Forecasting of Project Performance Using Stochastic S Curves. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(01), 25–32.
Bonnal, P, Gourc, D and Lacoste, G (2004) Where Do We Stand with Fuzzy Project Scheduling?. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(01), 114–23.
Chan, A P C, Scott, D and Chan, A P L (2004) Factors Affecting the Success of a Construction Project. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(01), 153–5.
Cho, Y, Haas, C T, Sreenivasan, S V and Liapi, K (2004) Position Error Modeling for Automated Construction Manipulators. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(01), 50–58.
Deng, X, Ding, S and Tian, Q (2004) Reasons underlying a mandatory high penalty construction contract bonding system. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(01), 67–74.
Dikmen, I and Birgonul, M T (2004) Neural Network Model to Support International Market Entry Decisions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(01), 59–66.
Dzeng, R J, Wang, W C and Tserng, H P (2004) Module-Based Construction Schedule Administration for Public Infrastructure Agencies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(01), 5–14.
Elazouni, A M and Gab-Allah, A A (2004) Finance-Based Scheduling of Construction Projects Using Integer Programming. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(01), 15–24.
Ford, D N, Anderson, S D, Damron, A J, de Las Casas, R, Gokmen, N and Kuennen, S T (2004) Managing Constructibility Reviews to Reduce Highway Project Durations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(01), 33–42.
Goodrum, P M and Haas, C T (2004) Long-Term Impact of Equipment Technology on Labor Productivity in the U.S. Construction Industry at the Activity Level. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(01), 124–33.
Hauck, A J, Walker, D H T, Hampson, K D and Peters, R J (2004) Project Alliancing at National Museum of Australia—Collaborative Process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(01), 143–52.
Ho, S P and Liu, L Y (2004) Analytical Model for Analyzing Construction Claims and Opportunistic Bidding. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(01), 94–104.
Ling, F Y Y, Chan, S L, Chong, E and Ee, L P (2004) Predicting Performance of Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(01), 75–83.
Marzouk, M and Moselhi, O (2004) Multiobjective Optimization of Earthmoving Operations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(01), 105–13.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Earthmoving; Multiple objective analysis; Optimization; Algorithms; Simulation; Computer applications; Construction industry; earthmoving equipment; construction industry; civil engineering; optimisation; genetic algorithms; simulation;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2004)130:1(105)
- Abstract:
This paper presents a framework for optimizing earthmoving operations using computer simulation and genetic algorithms. It provides a multiobjective optimization tool geared towards selection of near-optimum fleet configurations. The optimization aims at minimizing time and cost of earthmoving operations. The proposed framework considers factors that influence earthmoving operations including equipment availability and project indirect cost. The simulation process, in the proposed methodology, utilizes discrete event simulation and object oriented modeling. The optimization process uses a recently developed genetic algorithm to search for a near-optimum fleet configuration employing Pareto optimality to account for multiobjective optimization. The algorithm considers a set of qualitative and quantitative variables that influence the production of earthmoving operations. The developed framework supports time–cost tradeoff analysis and can assist users in considering what if scenarios with respect to fleet configurations. A numerical example is presented to illustrate a number of practical features of the proposed framework and to demonstrate its capabilities in selecting near-optimum fleet configurations.
Shapira, A (2004) Work Inputs and Related Economic Aspects of Multitier Shoring Towers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(01), 134–42.
Shr, J and Chen, W T (2004) Setting Maximum Incentive for Incentive/Disincentive Contracts for Highway Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(01), 84–93.
Treloar, G J, Love, P E D and Crawford, R H (2004) Hybrid Life-Cycle Inventory for Road Construction and Use. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(01), 43–49.