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Ahmadian Fard Fini, A, Akbarnezhad, A, Rashidi, T H and Waller, S T (2018) Dynamic Programming Approach toward Optimization of Workforce Planning Decisions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).
Chao, L and Kuo, C (2018) Neural-Network-Centered Approach to Determining Lower Limit of Combined Rate of Overheads and Markup. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).
Choi, B and Lee, S (2018) An Empirically Based Agent-Based Model of the Sociocognitive Process of Construction Workers’ Safety Behavior. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).
Du, J, Shi, Y, Zou, Z and Zhao, D (2018) CoVR: Cloud-Based Multiuser Virtual Reality Headset System for Project Communication of Remote Users. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).
El Meouche, R, Abunemeh, M, Hijaze, I, Mebarki, A and Shahrour, I (2018) Developing Optimal Paths for Evacuating Risky Construction Sites. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).
Fuller, J, Brown, C J and Crowley, R (2018) Performance-Based Maintenance Contracting in Florida: Evaluation by Surveys, Statistics, and Content Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).
Ghodoosi, F, Abu-Samra, S, Zeynalian, M and Zayed, T (2018) Maintenance Cost Optimization for Bridge Structures Using System Reliability Analysis and Genetic Algorithms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).
Han, K, Degol, J and Golparvar-Fard, M (2018) Geometry- and Appearance-Based Reasoning of Construction Progress Monitoring. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).
Kaminsky, J A (2018) National Culture Shapes Private Investment in Transportation Infrastructure Projects around the Globe. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).
Khanzadi, M, Nasirzadeh, F and Dashti, M S (2018) Fuzzy Cognitive Map Approach to Analyze Causes of Change Orders in Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).
Langdon, R R and Sawang, S (2018) Construction Workers’ Well-Being: What Leads to Depression, Anxiety, and Stress?. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).
Lessing, J and Brege, S (2018) Industrialized Building Companies’ Business Models: Multiple Case Study of Swedish and North American Companies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).
Love, P E D, Teo, P and Morrison, J (2018) Revisiting Quality Failure Costs in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).
Moon, S, Xu, S, Hou, L, Wu, C, Wang, X and Tam, V W Y (2018) RFID-Aided Tracking System to Improve Work Efficiency of Scaffold Supplier: Stock Management in Australasian Supply Chain. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).
Praticò, F G and Giunta, M (2018) Proposal of a Key Performance Indicator for Railway Track Based on LCC and RAMS Analyses. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Rail track; Key performance indicator (KPI); Lifecycle costing (LCC); Reliability availability maintainability, and safety (RAMS); Construction materials and methods;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001422
- Abstract:
The performance of railway tracks can be assessed by separately applying different approaches, such as reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety (RAMS) and lifecycle costing (LCC). Results of these approaches are not comprehensive because RAMS management lacks an LCC perspective and balance, whereas LCC develops an economic analysis but does not address specific issues of railway performance. Based on these considerations, this study defines a key performance indicator (KPI) for railway tracks as merging the LCC and RAMS approaches at a given time. Innovative algorithms are set up for LCC, RAMS, and their relationship in the definition of KPI. Algorithms are applied to two different track alternatives (ballasted and ballastless), and the KPI trend over time is assessed. Case study results show that the KPI of ballasted tracks is higher in the short-term, whereas the slab track performs better in the long-term. The trend of KPI for the two solutions under investigation shows that the breakeven point depends on traffic and speed in the railway lines. The method setup as well the results obtained contribute to the body of knowledge of construction engineering because: (1) the equations set up allow deriving agency-based algorithms through calibration; (2) the model set up and implemented allows agencies to handle basic technical instances (e.g., RAMS) and lifecycle-related issues (in which sustainability is considered) in a synergistic and quantitative way; and (3) the previously mentioned KPI has the potential to quantitatively affect decision making across the entire cycle of life (design, maintenance, and renewal).
Rashid, K M and Behzadan, A H (2018) Risk Behavior-Based Trajectory Prediction for Construction Site Safety Monitoring. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).
Said, H M and Bartusiak, J (2018) Regional Competition Analysis of Industrialized Homebuilding Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).
Said, H M and Kandimalla, P (2018) Performance Measurement of Building Sheet-Metal Ductwork Prefabrication under Batch Production Settings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).
Sangiorgio, V, Uva, G and Fatiguso, F (2018) Optimized AHP to Overcome Limits in Weight Calculation: Building Performance Application. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).
Stanford, M S and Molenaar, K R (2018) Influence of Simplified Procurement Methods on Competition for Public Sector Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).
Tran, D Q, Diraviam, G and Minchin, R E (2018) Performance of Highway Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build Projects by Work Types. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).
Xiao, J, Li, X, Zhang, Z and Zhang, J (2018) Ontology-Based Knowledge Model to Support Construction Noise Control in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).
Yiu, T W, Liu, T and Kwok, L C (2018) Explicating the Role of Relationship in Construction Claim Negotiations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).