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Beavers, J E, Moore, J R and Schriver, W R (2009) Steel Erection Fatalities in the Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(03), 227–34.

Blacud, N A, Bogus, S M, Diekmann, J E and Molenaar, K R (2009) Sensitivity of Construction Activities under Design Uncertainty. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(03), 199–206.

Chan, E H and Au, M C (2009) Factors Influencing Building Contractors’ Pricing for Time-Related Risks in Tenders. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(03), 135–45.

Chao, L and Chien, C (2009) Estimating Project S-Curves Using Polynomial Function and Neural Networks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(03), 169–77.

Chung, B, Skibniewski, M J and Kwak, Y H (2009) Developing ERP Systems Success Model for the Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(03), 207–16.

Dai, J, Goodrum, P M and Maloney, W F (2009) Construction Craft Workers’ Perceptions of the Factors Affecting Their Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(03), 217–26.

Hwang, B, Thomas, S R, Haas, C T and Caldas, C H (2009) Measuring the Impact of Rework on Construction Cost Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(03), 187–98.

Kim, B and Reinschmidt, K F (2009) Probabilistic Forecasting of Project Duration Using Bayesian Inference and the Beta Distribution. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(03), 178–86.

Menassa, C C, Mora, F P and Pearson, N (2009) Option Pricing Model to Analyze Cost–Benefit Trade-Offs of ADR Investments in AEC Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(03), 156–68.

Sharma, H, McIntyre, C, Gao, Z and Nguyen, T (2009) Developing a Traffic Closure Integrated Linear Schedule for Highway Rehabilitation Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(03), 146–55.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Scheduling; Highway and road construction; Rehabilitation; Traffic management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2009)135:3(146)
  • Abstract:
    In recent years, the state departments of transportation have implemented a number of highway rehabilitation projects across the country. These projects differ fundamentally from new highway projects in that they require an uninterrupted flow of traffic throughout both the duration and geometric length of the project. Synchronization of traffic closure with the construction activities is crucial in such projects to avoid the traffic conflicts and prevent idle time for equipment and labor. Although most highway rehabilitation projects involve predominantly linear activities, the techniques of linear scheduling are not readily applicable to highway rehabilitation projects due to the conflict between the workzone and traffic flow. This paper documents the development of a traffic closure integrated linear schedule (TCILS) that addresses both traffic closure and work progress issues. The TCILS generates a single schedule for both the construction activities and the associated traffic closures. Visual and graphical features are also applied in the system, which makes it particularly applicable for highway rehabilitation projects. An actual concrete pavement rehabilitation project using the TCILS is presented as a sample of application. The findings from the sample project, although they are limited, show that the TCILS can be applied to an actual project. With recommended future development, the system is believed to be beneficial for both construction practitioners and academics.