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Anderson, S D, Patil, S S, Gibson, G E and Sullivan, G R (2004) Owner–Contractor Work Structures: Process Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 680–90.

Chinowsky, P S and Diekmann, J E (2004) Construction Engineering Management Educators: History and Deteriorating Community. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 751–8.

Hanna, A S and Gunduz, M (2004) Impact of Change Orders on Small Labor-Intensive Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 726–33.

Hassanein, A and Moselhi, O (2004) Planning and Scheduling Highway Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 638–46.

Jung, Y and Woo, S (2004) Flexible Work Breakdown Structure for Integrated Cost and Schedule Control. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 616–25.

Li, K Y K and Chan, A T (2004) Management of Radon in Tunnel Drilling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 699–707.

Mattila, K G and Bowman, M R (2004) Accuracy of Highway Contractor’s Schedules. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 647–55.

Park, M and Peña-Mora, F (2004) Reliability Buffering for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 626–37.

Scott, S and Harris, R A (2004) United Kingdom Construction Claims: Views of Professionals. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 734–41.

Senghore, O, Hastak, M, Abdelhamid, T S, AbuHammad, A and Syal, M G (2004) Production Process for Manufactured Housing. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 708–18.

Touran, A, Atgun, M and Bhurisith, I (2004) Analysis of the United States Department of Transportation Prompt Pay Provisions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 719–25.

Trigunarsyah, B (2004) Constructability Practices among Construction Contractors in Indonesia. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 656–69.

Wong, C H (2004) Contractor Performance Prediction Model for the United Kingdom Construction Contractor: Study of Logistic Regression Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 691–8.

Zhang, X (2004) Improving Concessionaire Selection Protocols in Public/Private Partnered Infrastructure Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 670–9.

Zhong, D, Li, J, Zhu, H and Song, L (2004) Geographic Information System-Based Visual Simulation Methodology and Its Application in Concrete Dam Construction Processes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 742–50.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Dam construction; Geographic information systems; Simulation; Imaging techniques; Three-dimensional models; Optimization; Dams, concrete; geographic information systems; concrete; construction; dams;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2004)130:5(742)
  • Abstract:
    System simulation has proved to be an effective tool for planning and improving the performance of a construction process in many successful case studies. However, with the aid of a three dimensional (3D) visualization system, simulation technology will be engaged to its farthest-reaching potential. This paper presents a geographic information system (GIS)-based visual simulation method, in which system simulation techniques are integrated with visualization techniques. The GIS-based visual simulation system (GVSS) was developed by the authors. The GVSS is a simulation tool offering powerful planning, visualizing, and querying capabilities that facilitate the detection of logic errors in simulation models. The software also helps to understand the comprehensively complex modeled construction process, and is capable of organizing vast amounts of spatial and nonspatial data involved in simulation. A hydroelectric project, which will take place on the Yellow River in the northwest of China, is used as an example. An optimum equipment set scheme is determined by simulating a variety of scenarios taking place under different construction conditions. Likewise, other parameters, such as the construction sequence of dam blocks, the monthly intensity of the concrete process, and the construction appearance at the middle and end of each year, are obtained. Meanwhile, the complex processes of dam construction are demonstrated dynamically using 3D animation, which provides a powerful tool for quickly and comprehensively understanding the whole construction process. The GVSS has proven to be a helpful and useful tool for the design and management of concrete dams.