Applying an Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm-Based Multiobjective Approach for Time–Cost Trade-Off
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 134, Issue 2
Abstract
The time–cost trade-off is one of the most crucial aspects of construction project planning, which in fact is a combinatorial optimization problem. This technical note employed an evolutionary algorithm—ant colony optimization (ACO) algorithm to deal with the time–cost trade-off problems. Combining with the modified adaptive weight approach, the ACO algorithm can find out the optimal solutions, and define the Pareto front as well. The development of the ACO-based multiobjective approach in this technical note provides an attractive alternative to solving construction time–cost optimization.
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 134 • Issue 2 • February 2008
Pages: 153 - 156
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© 2008 ASCE.
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Received: Jul 29, 2005
Accepted: Feb 8, 2007
Published online: Feb 1, 2008
Published in print: Feb 2008
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