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Abdelgawad, M A M (2011) Hybrid decision support system for risk criticality assessment and risk analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Al-Bataineh, M T (2008) Scenario-based planning for tunnelling construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Allouche, E N (2001) A decision-support model for selection of a trenchless construction method, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Alvanchi, A (2011) Incorporating the effects of complex dynamic interactions in the construction decision making process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Awad, A L S (2012) Intelligent contractor default prediction model for surety bonding in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
Azimi, R (2011) An integrated real-time control system for structural steel fabrication projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Chehayeb, N N (1996) Simulation-based project control, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Corona Suarez, G A (2007) Simulation-aided framework for assessing the effect of project quality management on construction performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Dissanayake, G M (2006) An integrated computational intelligence framework for construction performance diagnosis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Ekyalimpa, R (2015) A distributed simulation approach for contractor company performance management in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
El Ghandour, W (2007) Integrated information-based construction simulation system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Elbarkouky, M M G (2010) A fuzzy consensus building framework for early alignment of construction project teams on the extent of their roles and responsibilities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
ElNimr, A A (2011) Enhancing space modeling and mobile resources planning in construction operations through a simulation driven visualization framework, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Fan, H (2007) Leveraging operational data for intelligent decision support in construction equipment management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Hajjar, D (1999) A unified modeling methodology for simulation-based planning of construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Hasan, M S (2013) Decision support system for crane selection and location optimization on construction sites, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Inyang, N I (2013) A framework for ergonomic assessment of residential construction tasks, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Langevine, R (2006) A decision support system for the maintenance management of buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Liu, J (2018) Dual-level resource-constrained multi-project scheduling framework for prefabrication in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
Lu, M (2000) Productivity studies using advanced ANN models, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Mah, D E (2011) Framework for rating the sustainability of the residential construction practice, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Manavazhi, M R (1998) A configuration-based modeling methodology for the automated generation of simulation models in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Mao, X (2008) The framework of TRIZ-enhanced-value engineering analysis and its knowledge management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Moghadam, M (2014) Lean-mod: An approach to modular construction manufacturing production efficiency improvement, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Moghani, E (2013) A simulation-based framework for as-built documentation of construction process and product information, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Mogollon, J D M (2009) Automation of design and drafting for wood frame structures and construction waste minimization, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Mohamed, Y (2002) A framework for systematic improvement of construction systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
Nassar, N K (2005) An integrated framework for evaluation, forecasting and optimization of performance of construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Olearczyk, J (2010) Crane lifting operation planning and lifted object spatial trajectory analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Pereira, E S S (2017) A framework for assessing the safety performance of industrial projects using safety-related measures, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
Saba, F (2012) A semantic-driven framework for facilitating reusability and interoperability of construction simulation modeling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Salem, O M (1999) Infrastructure construction and rehabilitation: Risk-based life cycle cost analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Shaheen, A A-H I (2005) A framework for integrating fuzzy set theory and discrete event simulation in construction engineering, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Shahin, A A (2007) A framework for cold weather construction simulation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: cold weather; uncertainty; construction project; pipeline; tunnel; interoperability; productivity; tunnelling; process simulation; project performance; weather; simulation
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/304789412
- Abstract:
In cold regions, weather poses a great deal of uncertainty to construction projects carried out in the open. Actual project schedules could significantly deviate from the original plans. Management requires reliable plans and schedules to set project activity times and baseline schedules against which the project performance will be measured. Faced with winter weather uncertainty in cold regions, this task becomes quite challenging. Planners often depend on their personal experience and judgement to assess for cold weather effects in their estimates; these speculations often differ from one planner to the other. There is a need for a well-structured and consistent approach to account for the impact of cold weather on construction projects. In this thesis, a structured approach to quantify and include the weather impact on construction processes is presented, which takes into consideration the location and time of year the project is scheduled to take place. The approach depends on developing and testing a good weather generator capable of generating the weather parameters affecting the construction industry. The generated weather should be similar to the historical weather of the location in which the project is taking place, then quantifying their effect on the process productivity. A framework is proposed for developing the integrated process simulation models to account for the interaction between the weather and the construction process. To ensure the ability of the framework to model the impact of cold weather on different construction processes, the framework is tested by systematically applying it to two construction processes: High Density Poly-Ethylene (HDPE) pipeline installation and the tunnelling construction process. The framework proved successful in modelling the impact of cold weather on the tested construction processes, and has the potential to be applied to a variety of construction processes. To promote reusability and interoperability of the framework in future applications, the weather generator was redeveloped using High Level Architecture (HLA), which showed great potential and suitability for this work.
Sharma, V (2010) Asset levels of service-based decision support system for municipal infrastructure investment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Siu, M F (2016) Development of quantitative methods for project scheduling and workface planning under time-dependent resource constraints, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
Soleimanifar, M (2016) Integrated project management framework for a pipe spool fabrication shop, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
Song, L (2004) Productivity modeling for steel fabrication projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Taghaddos, H (2010) Developing a generic resource allocation framework for construction simulation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Van Tol, A A (2005) Agent embedded simulation modeling framework for construction engineering and management applications, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Wang, P (2006) Production-based large scale construction simulation modeling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Xie, H (2011) Improving dynamic project control in tunnel construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Xie, H (2012) Improving dynamic project control in tunnel construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
Xu, J (2001) CAD-based integrated simulation environment (CAD-ise), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Younes, B (2013) A framework for invoice management in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Yu, H (2010) An integrated approach toward lean for production homebuilders, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Zhang, X (2006) Toward innovative and efficient infrastructure delivery, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).