Simulation as a Tool for Pile Productivity Assessment
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 130, Issue 3
Abstract
Subsurface obstacles, lack of contractor experience, site planning in addition to other factors complicated the installation process of pile foundation. Productivity and cost estimates for such a process are affected by these difficulties. Therefore this study focuses on the piling process productivity and cost assessment using simulation. Data were collected for this study through designated questionnaires, site interviews, and telephone calls to experts in different construction companies. Many variables have been considered in the piling construction process. Two simulation models have been designed and validated to assess piling process productivity and cost. Consequently, two sets of charts have been developed based upon the validated models to provide the decision-maker with a solid planning, scheduling, and control tool for piling process projects.
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Received: May 30, 2002
Accepted: Apr 29, 2003
Published online: May 14, 2004
Published in print: Jun 2004
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