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Ökmen, & and Öztaş, A (2008) Construction Project Network Evaluation with Correlated Schedule Risk Analysis Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(01), 49–63.
Cui, Q, Johnson, P, Quick, A and Hastak, M (2008) Valuing the Warranty Ceiling Clause on New Mexico Highway 44 Using a Binomial Lattice Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(01), 10–17.
Hassan, M M and Gruber, S (2008) Simulation of Concrete Paving Operations on Interstate-74. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(01), 2–9.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Simulation; Concrete pavements; Concrete, reinforced; Highway construction;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2008)134:1(2)
- Abstract:
The objective of this paper was to study and optimize the concrete paving operations taking place in the reconstruction project of Interstate-74 using computer simulation. To achieve this objective, field data were collected during construction, and were then used to determine adequate probabilistic density functions for the activities’ duration and to test a developed simulation model. Upon testing, the developed model was used to study the impacts of resources on the flow of operations and on the cost effectiveness of the construction process. In general, application of simulation methods to concrete paving operations was successful and its accuracy was acceptable as compared to field measurements. Based on the results of a sensitivity analysis of the critical resources, multiple factors were considered in the decision-making process to ensure that all aspects of the operation are evaluated. This includes total operation time, productivity, costs of the operation, average truck delay, and idle times for the paver and the spreader. For the conditions pertinent to this construction site, ten trucks, one paver and one spreader, and three finishing and plastic-covering crews are recommended. Using this set of resources would result in a prompt and effective execution of the operation. Practical implementation and limitations of the developed model in similar construction operations is discussed.
Khalafallah, A and El-Rayes, K (2008) Minimizing Construction-Related Security Risks during Airport Expansion Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(01), 40–48.
Liou, F and Huang, C (2008) Automated Approach to Negotiations of BOT Contracts with the Consideration of Project Risk. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(01), 18–24.
Lu, M and Lam, H (2008) Critical Path Scheduling under Resource Calendar Constraints. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(01), 25–31.
Seo, J W and Choi, H H (2008) Risk-Based Safety Impact Assessment Methodology for Underground Construction Projects in Korea. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(01), 72–81.
Stoy, C, Pollalis, S and Schalcher, H (2008) Drivers for Cost Estimating in Early Design: Case Study of Residential Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(01), 32–39.
Xue, X, Shen, Q, Wang, Y and Lu, J (2008) Measuring the Productivity of the Construction Industry in China by Using DEA-Based Malmquist Productivity Indices. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(01), 64–71.