scholarly journals Stochastic Look-ahead Scheduling Method for Linear Construction Projects

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lingguang Song ◽  
Sang-Hoon Lee
2013 ◽  
Vol 834-836 ◽  
pp. 1976-1983 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyen Thanh Binh

Lean construction is aimed to improve construction performance by eliminating wastes that do not add value to the customer. This project studies lean construction and its application in concrete construction projects at both the operation and project levels. In conjunction with a concrete contractor, actual concrete construction projects were observed, and problem areas contributing to delay and other wastes were identified. At the project level, the lack of coordination among subcontractors was cited as one of the major factors contributing to schedule delays. This paper proposes to use the last planner concept, the linear scheduling method, and the graphic schedule method to improve communication and look-ahead scheduling. Related software was developed for implementing this scheduling tool. At the operation level, a systematic approach of was identification, operation re-design, and employee training was applied to reduce wastes found in the field operation. A case study of bulkhead installation was used to demonstrate this approach, and a 3D animation was created for employee training.


2013 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. 157-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ning Dong ◽  
Martin Fischer ◽  
Zuhair Haddad ◽  
Raymond Levitt

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 737-748 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ning Dong ◽  
Dongdong Ge ◽  
Martin Fischer ◽  
Zuhair Haddad

2006 ◽  
Vol 33 (9) ◽  
pp. 1172-1194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rong-yau Huang ◽  
Kuo-Shun Sun

Most construction repetitive scheduling methods developed so far have been based on the premise that a repetitive project is comprised of many identical production units. Recently, Huang and Sun (2005) developed a workgroup-based repetitive scheduling method that takes the view that a repetitive construction project consists of repetitive activities of workgroups. Instead of repetitive production units, workgroups with repetitive or similar activities in a repetitive project are identified and employed in the planning and scheduling. The workgroup-based approach adds more flexibility to the planning and scheduling of repetitive construction projects and enhances the effectiveness of repetitive scheduling. This work builds on previous research and develops an optimization model for workgroup-based repetitive scheduling. A genetic algorithm (GA) is employed in model formation for finding the optimal or near-optimal solution. A chromosome representation, as well as specification of other parameters for GA analysis, is described in the paper. Two sample case studies, one simple and one sewer system project, are used for model validation and demonstration. Results and findings are reported.Key words: construction scheduling, repetitive project, workgroup, optimization, genetic algorithm.


2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-217
Author(s):  
Wannawit Taemthong ◽  
Nattasit Chaissard

This paper aims to present a methodology for use in construction planning named the Repetitive Scheduling Method (RSM). Students on a graduate level construction management program can learn how to create a RSM schedule to be applied to a real project. Typically, the Critical Path Method (CPM) is used to plan general construction projects. This paper presents a case study wherein a CPM diagram is transformed into a RSM schedule for use in the construction of a green condominium. RSM is the most suitable tool for planning repetitive projects like condominium buildings, apartment complexes, or real estate development projects. It utilizes an uninterrupted flow of resource concept in order to eliminate manpower-related resource wastage. As a result, construction productivity can be improved by using the right construction planning tool on the right project. Interested graduate students researching construction engineering can apply RSM on their repetitive projects in the future.


2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 168781401881692 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiankang Liu ◽  
Hongya Fu ◽  
Jihao Qin ◽  
Hongyu Jin

This article presents an online three-axis non-uniform rational B-splines preprocessing and feedrate scheduling method with chord error, axial velocity, acceleration, and jerk limitations. A preprocessing method is proposed to accurately locate the critical points by reducing pre-interpolation feedrate in feedrate limit violation regions. In the preprocessing stage, the non-uniform rational B-splines curve is subdivided into segments by the critical points and the corresponding feedrate constraints are obtained. A sliding look-ahead window-based feedrate scheduling method is proposed to generate smooth feedrate profile for the buffered non-uniform rational B-splines segments. The feedrate profile corresponding to each non-uniform rational B-splines block is constructed according to the block length and the given limits of acceleration and jerk. The feedrate modification method for non-schedulable short blocks is also described which aimed at avoiding feedrate discontinuity at the junction of two non-uniform rational B-splines blocks. With the proposed method, a successful feedrate profile could be generated with sufficient look-ahead trajectory length in the buffer, which enables that the preprocessing and feedrate planning to be performed progressively online. Simulation and experimental tests with different non-uniform rational B-splines curves are carried out to validate the feasibility and advantages of the proposed method. The results show that the proposed method is capable of making a balance between the machining efficiency, machining precision, and computational complexity.


1990 ◽  
pp. 115-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takeshi CHISHAKI ◽  
Wen-Chip HUANG ◽  
Soushi IKEDA ◽  
Mohamed TATISH

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.12) ◽  
pp. 454
Author(s):  
Rajprasad J ◽  
Thamilarasu V ◽  
C Lokesh Kumar Reddy

The development construction assumes a critical part in any developing nation. Now a days time, cost and productivity of project had become primary concern of all the construction projects so in order to tackle the time, work and resource productivity in the scheduling works. There is most likely that development is a key movement inside any economy; it impacts, and is affected by, the country's (GDP).The objective to investigation and  find out the RII to identify rank of factor to influence multiple crew based productivity scheduling for construction projects on Chennai. To achieve this objective, 30 productivity scheduling factors of multiple crew which are grouped as seven groups: a)design and planning engineer crew ,b).engineering crew, a) construction supervisor crew, d) labour crew, e) fabrication crew, f) safety crew, g)quality crew and this are done by the questionnaire survey and representative by the statistical approach. The factors which effects on multiple crew based productivity scheduling  are investigated and top 10 are the most critical factors which are given as follows: (1) Shortage of labours , (2) Shifting methods ,(3)Financial issues   ,(4)Workmanship  , (5) Insufficient lighting ,(6)Distribution  of skill labour, (7) Skill of labour,  (8) Weather conditions, (9) Preparing and assigning the resources ,(10) Length of working day. Despite the fact that the results of this investigation in  factors affecting on multiple crew in the construction companies in Chennai to fill a gap of knowledge used by construction  industry members to construct up a more deeper and wider  viewpoint of the issues affecting the productivity of crew, and give direction to engineers, managers, experience persons of multiple crew force for effective utilization, consequently help with accomplishing a realistic level of effectiveness and financially effective activity. 


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