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Anvuur, A M and Kumaraswamy, M M (2012) Measurement and Antecedents of Cooperation in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(07), 797–810.

Elbeltagi, E E, Hosny, O A, Elhakeem, A, Abdelrazek, M E and El-Abbasy, M S (2012) Fuzzy Logic Model for Selection of Vertical Formwork Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(07), 832–40.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Fuzzy sets; Construction management; Construction costs; Formwork (concrete construction); Vertical formwork system; Fuzzy logic; Construction engineering; Knowledge-base;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000490
  • Abstract:
    Formwork systems have a considerable share in building construction costs. Accordingly, selecting an appropriate formwork system that respects project individualities plays an important yet challenging role in achieving significant cost savings. In Egypt, current practice in formwork selection primarily uses the subjective decisions of site engineers. This paper presents a fuzzy logic-based model that supports decision makers in selecting the appropriate vertical formwork system for projects. Ten commercial vertical formwork systems commonly used in Egypt are identified with the most important factors affecting their selection. The data were tabulated to serve as a knowledge-based system (KBS) to guide site engineers in selection. On the basis of the KBS, a fuzzy logic model with five input variables, representing the governing factors, is then developed to automate the selection process. The model is tested by applying it on a real-life case study. Results are acceptable and show a promising role for fuzzy logic in formwork selection.

Gharaibeh, N G, Liu, L and Wani, S S (2012) Skip-Lot Acceptance Sampling Plans for Highway Construction and Materials. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(07), 791–6.

Hon, C K H, Chan, A P C and Yam, M C H (2012) Empirical Study to Investigate the Difficulties of Implementing Safety Practices in the Repair and Maintenance Sector in Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(07), 877–84.

Jarkas, A M and Bitar, C G (2012) Factors Affecting Construction Labor Productivity in Kuwait. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(07), 811–20.

Koulinas, G K and Anagnostopoulos, K P (2012) Construction Resource Allocation and Leveling Using a Threshold Accepting–Based Hyperheuristic Algorithm. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(07), 854–63.

Laan, A, Voordijk, H, Noorderhaven, N and Dewulf, G (2012) Levels of Interorganizational Trust in Construction Projects: Empirical Evidence. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(07), 821–31.

Lee, C, Hong, T, Lee, G and Jeong, J (2012) . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(07), 897–904.

Moon, S, Ha, C and Yang, J (2012) Structured Idea Creation for Improving the Value of Construction Design. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(07), 841–53.

Park, M, Yang, Y, Lee, H, Han, S and Ji, S (2012) Floor-Level Construction Material Layout Planning Model Considering Actual Travel Path. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(07), 905–15.

Suk, S, Hwang, B, Dai, J, Caldas, C H and Mulva, S P (2012) Performance Dashboard for a Pharmaceutical Project Benchmarking Program. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(07), 864–76.

Too, E G (2012) Capability Model to Improve Infrastructure Asset Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(07), 885–96.