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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.

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.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Decision making; Life cycles; Costs; Uncertainty principles; Fuzzy sets; Decision making; Ranking of alternatives; Life-cycle cost; Uncertainty; Subjectivity; Fuzzy set theory;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000576
  • Abstract:
    Decision support models are needed to facilitate long-term planning and priority setting among competing alternatives. Life-cycle cost is the most frequently used economic model that considers all cost elements and related factors throughout the service life of the alternatives being considered. These cost elements and related factors are usually associated with uncertainty and subjectivity. As such, it is important to model the uncertainty arising from the assumed data over the service life of competing alternatives. Probabilistic techniques, such as Monte Carlo simulation, are commonly used to deal with such uncertainty or vagueness. However, they have been criticized for their complexity and amount of data required. This paper presents a fuzzy-based life-cycle cost model that accounts for uncertainty in a manner that disadvantages commonly encountered in probabilistic models are alleviated. The developed model utilized fuzzy set theory and interval mathematics to model vague, imprecise, qualitative, linguistic, and/or incomplete data. The model incorporates the equivalent annual cost method along with the Day–Stout–Warren (DSW) algorithm and the vertex method to evaluate competing alternatives. An example application is presented in order to demonstrate the use of the developed model and to illustrate its essential features.

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.