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Dunston, P S and Wang, X (2005) Mixed Reality-Based Visualization Interfaces for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(12), 1301–9.

El-Rayes, K and Hyari, K (2005) Optimal Lighting Arrangements for Nighttime Highway Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(12), 1292–300.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Algorithms; Decision support systems; Optimization; Highway construction; Light, artificial; Nighttime construction;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2005)131:12(1292)
  • Abstract:
    This paper presents a decision support system for optimizing temporary lighting arrangements in nighttime highway construction projects. The system is developed as a multiobjective genetic algorithm that is capable of: (1) maximizing average illuminance on construction sites; (2) maximizing lighting uniformity in the work zone; (3) minimizing glare to workers and road users; and (4) minimizing lighting costs. The system is designed to support decision makers in their search for practical lighting arrangements that provide various tradeoffs among these four conflicting objectives. Five decision variables are optimized in the present system, namely: number of lighting equipment, equipment positioning, mounting height, aiming angle, and rotation angle. The system is also designed to consider and satisfy all practical constraints that can be encountered in this lighting design problem. An application example is analyzed to illustrate the use of the system and demonstrate its capabilities in generating near optimal and practical lighting arrangements for nighttime highway construction projects.

Ibbs, W and Liu, M (2005) Improved Measured Mile Analysis Technique. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(12), 1249–56.

Irizarry, J, Simonsen, K L and Abraham, D M (2005) Effect of Safety and Environmental Variables on Task Durations in Steel Erection. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(12), 1310–9.

Lee, E, Harvey, J T and Thomas, D (2005) Integrated Design/Construction/Operations Analysis for Fast-Track Urban Freeway Reconstruction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(12), 1283–91.

Nassar, K M, Gunnarsson, H G and Hegab, M Y (2005) Using Weibull Analysis for Evaluation of Cost and Schedule Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(12), 1257–62.

Navon, R and Berkovich, O (2005) Development and On-Site Evaluation of an Automated Materials Management and Control Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(12), 1328–36.

Pulaski, M H and Horman, M J (2005) Continuous Value Enhancement Process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(12), 1274–82.

Shapira, A and Goldenberg, M (2005) AHP-Based Equipment Selection Model for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(12), 1263–73.

Uwakweh, B O (2005) Effect of Foremen on Construction Apprentice. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(12), 1320–7.