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Garrett, J W and Teizer, J (2009) Human Factors Analysis Classification System Relating to Human Error Awareness Taxonomy in Construction Safety. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 754–63.

Girmscheid, G (2009) NPV Model for Evaluating the Economic Efficiency of Municipal Street Maintenance by Private Providers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 701–9.

Imbeah, W and Guikema, S (2009) Managing Construction Projects Using the Advanced Programmatic Risk Analysis and Management Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 772–81.

Islam, M M and Mohamed, S (2009) Bid-Winning Potential Optimization for Concession Schemes with Imprecise Investment Parameters. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 690–700.

Manley, K, McFallan, S and Kajewski, S (2009) Relationship between Construction Firm Strategies and Innovation Outcomes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 764–71.

Marzouk, M, Said, H and El-Said, M (2009) Framework for Multiobjective Optimization of Launching Girder Bridges. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 791–800.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Optimization; Bridges, girder; Bridge decks;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2009)135:8(791)
  • Abstract:
    A framework is presented for optimizing the construction of decks of bridges using launching girder systems. The framework assists contractors in performing a time-cost trade-off analysis to optimize the use of resources. The proposed framework consists of three main components which interact in a cyclic manner. These components are simulation, optimization, and reporting modules. Processes and tasks of launching girder systems are described in order to illustrate the mechanism of the simulation module which utilizes STROBOSCOPE as a general purpose simulation language. The developments made in the optimization module are extensively detailed. The optimization module uses ant colony optimization and it accounts for seven optimization variables; location of casting yard, time lag, number of casting forms, number of preparation platform, curing method, number of yard reinforcement crews, and number of stressing crews. Two optimization approaches are coded in the optimization module in two algorithms (ant colony multiobjective optimization I and II) to carry out multiobjective optimization. These are function-transformation and modified distance approaches. A numerical example is presented to illustrate the practical use of the developed framework.

Puddicombe, M S (2009) Why Contracts: Evidence. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 675–82.

Rosner, J W, Thal, A E and West, C J (2009) Analysis of the Design-Build Delivery Method in Air Force Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 710–7.

Sacks, R, Rozenfeld, O and Rosenfeld, Y (2009) Spatial and Temporal Exposure to Safety Hazards in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 726–36.

Senouci, A and El-Rayes, K (2009) Time-Profit Trade-Off Analysis for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 718–25.

Yip, B and Rowlinson, S (2009) Job Redesign as an Intervention Strategy of Burnout: Organizational Perspective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 737–45.

Yiu, T W and Lai, W Y (2009) Efficacy of Trust-Building Tactics in Construction Mediation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 683–9.

Yu, H, Tweed, T, Al-Hussein, M and Nasseri, R (2009) Development of Lean Model for House Construction Using Value Stream Mapping. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 782–90.

Zhai, D, Goodrum, P M, Haas, C T and Caldas, C H (2009) Relationship between Automation and Integration of Construction Information Systems and Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 746–53.