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Al-Bataineh, M, AbouRizk, S and Parkis, H (2013) Using Simulation to Plan Tunnel Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 564–71.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Simulation; Utilities; Tunneling; Planning; Construction management; Simulation; Utility tunneling; Simphony.NET; Planning; Production; High Level Architecture (HLA);
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000626
  • Abstract:
    Tunneling’s linearity causes planning complications: at any point, the actions that can be taken are determined by previous accomplishments. These constraints mean that tunneling projects require careful preparation for success. Current planning tools do not address the breadth and scope of the variables affecting tunneling and are not easily updatable. This paper contributes a real-world case study of the practical use of scenario-based simulation analysis for project planning and decision support in a CA$22 million utility tunneling project in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. An integrated simulation-based solution for tunnel planning and decision support was created by using modular development and a high level architecture (HLA)-inspired communications framework. This is a demonstration of a generic yet flexible project modeling approach that may be of interest to both practitioners and researchers; it incorporates the modeling powers of simulation, appeals to a practicing tunneling engineer, and facilitates rapid scenario-based planning with swift development. The simulation was built in Simphony.NET and used to explore planning alternatives and for decision support during the project execution.

Ammar, M, Zayed, T and Moselhi, O (2013) Fuzzy-Based Life-Cycle Cost Model for Decision Making under Subjectivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 556–63.

Aquere, A L, Dinis-Carvalho, J and Lima, R M (2013) Project Cell: Cellular Organization of the Building Design Process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 538–46.

Arnold, P and Javernick-Will, A (2013) Projectwide Access: Key to Effective Implementation of Construction Project Management Software Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 510–8.

Goh, C S, Abdul-Rahman, H and Abdul Samad, Z (2013) Applying Risk Management Workshop for a Public Construction Project: Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 572–80.

Holt, G D and Edwards, D J (2013) Analysis of United Kingdom Off-Highway Construction Machinery Market and Its Consumers Using New-Sales Data. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 529–37.

Hon, C K H, Chan, A P C and Yam, M C H (2013) Determining Safety Climate Factors in the Repair, Maintenance, Minor Alteration, and Addition Sector of Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 519–28.

Johnson, T R, Feng, P, Sitzabee, W and Jernigan, M (2013) Federal Acquisition Regulation Applied to Alliancing Contract Practices. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 480–7.

Khamooshi, H and Cioffi, D F (2013) Uncertainty in Task Duration and Cost Estimates: Fusion of Probabilistic Forecasts and Deterministic Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 488–97.

Marinelli, M and Lambropoulos, S (2013) Algorithmic Method for Scraper Load-Time Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 459–65.

Melanta, S, Miller-Hooks, E and Avetisyan, H G (2013) Carbon Footprint Estimation Tool for Transportation Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 547–55.

Mitropoulos, P and Memarian, B (2013) Task Demands in Masonry Work: Sources, Performance Implications, and Management Strategies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 581–90.

Poon, C S, Yu, A T W, Wong, A and Yip, R (2013) Quantifying the Impact of Construction Waste Charging Scheme on Construction Waste Management in Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 466–79.

Salman, A, Moselhi, O and Zayed, T (2013) Scheduling Model for Rehabilitation of Distribution Networks Using MINLP. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 498–509.