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Acharya, N K, Lee, Y-D and Im, H-M (2006) Design errors: tragic for the clients. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 177–90.
Appleton, B J A, Niaz, M A, Abourizk, S M, Al-Hussein, M and Mohamed, Y (2006) Priority rating logic simulation model for tower crane operations management. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 133–47.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Tower cranes; special purpose simulation; priority rating logic
- ISBN/ISSN: 1609-9451
- URL: http://www.worldscinet.com/jcr/07/0701n02/S1609945106000451.html
- Abstract:
Tower cranes are the most expensive and frequently shared resources on building construction sites. In practice, tower cranes are managed based on demand, urgency, and prioritized work tasks that must be performed within a set period of time on the field. Computer simulation proved to be an effective tool for aiding practitioners in modeling complex construction operations. Special Purpose Simulation (SPS) techniques have introduced computer modeling to the construction industry, resulting in a reduced model development time and a more user-friendly environment. Traditional SPS modeling techniques use "relationship logic links" to represent the logic contained in a modeled system. However, as the number of work tasks increases for the tower crane, the complexity of the relationship logic links model increases, resulting in limited acceptance by industry practitioners. This paper presents a new approach for handling process interactions for computer simulation modeling using "priority-rating logic," which is used to represent a tower crane's non-cyclic construction operations. The use of a priority rating logic control for model process interaction is implemented through the development of a SPS tower crane template. A case example and six variations to the case are presented to illustrate the advantages and viability of using the priority rating logic simulation modeling approach for tower crane operations.
Choi, S D, Griinke, D and Lederer, M (2006) Fall protection equipment effects on productivity and safety in residential roofing construction. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 149–57.
Consoli, G G S (2006) Correctional management attitudes to private prison design and construction briefs in Australia. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 99–109.
Du, J J, Zhou, J, Liu, C and Picken, D (2006) Exploring turnover intention of construction managers in China. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 191–205.
Irizarry, J and Abraham, D M (2006) Assessment of risk perception of ironworkers. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 111–32.
Louzolo-Kimbembé, P and Pettang, C (2006) A new approach for construction planning in the developing countries: the sub-structure chaining diagram (SSCD). Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 159–76.
Nielsen, Y, Bouchlaghem, D, Koseoglu, O O, Erdogan, B and Anumba, C J (2006) Integration of visualisation & mobile technologies in construction. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 227–46.
Oyegoke, A S (2006) Construction industry overview in the UK, US, Japan and Finland: a comparative analysis. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 13–31.
Rustom, R N and Amer, M I (2006) Modeling the factors affecting quality in building construction projects in Gaza Strip. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 33–47.
Shash, A A and Ahcom, J (2006) Organizational aspects of planning and scheduling subsystem. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 247–65.
Suraji, A, Sulaiman, K, Mahyuddin, N and Mohamed, O (2006) Rethinking construction safety: an introduction to total safety management. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 49–63.
Tse, R Y C and Webb, J R (2006) An economic analysis of housing construction evidence from Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 1–12.
Wong, C H and Sloan, B (2006) An empirical survey of the UK construction SMEs' e-procurement readiness from the e-legal aspects. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 81–97.
Yang, C-P (2006) Factors affecting the performance of public projects in Taiwan. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 207–25.