Model for Evaluating Bridge Construction Plans
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 127, Issue 5
Abstract
Effective planning has considerable influence on the successful completion of a bridge project, particularly with respect to minimizing effects on traffic flow, safety, and adjacent business activity. The optimization of such plans is, hence, desirable. However, designers lack objective tools with which to evaluate the effectiveness of their plans. This paper presents a model for evaluating bridge construction plans during the design phase. The model includes five major factors: safety, accessibility, carrying capacity, schedule performance, and budget performance. An additional 22 subfactors were developed to assist in evaluating these major factors. The model was developed based on observation of actual construction sites and through input from industry experts. It was validated through input from another set of industry experts and application to an actual bridge construction planning case.
Get full access to this article
View all available purchase options and get full access to this article.
References
1.
El-Diraby, T. E., and O'Connor, J. T. ( 1999). “System for evaluating bridge construction plans.” Res. Rep., Ctr. for Transp. Res., University of Texas, Austin, Tex.
2.
Fisher, D. J., and Rajan, N. (1996). “Automated constructability analysis of work-zone traffic-control planning.”J. Constr. Engrg. and Mgmt., ASCE, 122(1), 36–43.
3.
Karni, R., Sanchez, P., and Rao Tummala, V. M. ( 1990). “A comparative study of the multi-attribute decision making methodologies.” Theory and decision, 29(3), 203–222.
4.
McCullouch, B. G., and Patty, R. ( 1993). “An INDOT lessons learned constructability program and integrated multi-media system.” Res. Proj. C-36-6711, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind.
5.
O'Connor, J. T., and El-Diraby, T. E. (2000). “Urban freeway bridge construction planning: Case of Mockingbird Bridge.”J. Constr. Engrg. and Mgmt., ASCE, 126(1), 61–67.
6.
Riggs, J. L. ( 1985). “What's the score?” The Military Engr., 77(503), 496–499.
7.
Rowings, J. E., Harmelink, D. J., and Buttler, L. D. ( 1991). “Constructability in the bridge design process.” Res. Proj. 3193, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
8.
Rep. of the Secy. of Transp. to the U.S. Congr. Pursuant to Sect. 307, Title 23, Washington, D.C.
9.
Rep. of the Secy. of Transp. to the U.S. Congr. Pursuant to Sect. 307, Title 23, Washington, D.C.
10.
Tucker, R. L., and Scarlett, B. R. ( 1986). “Evaluation of design effectiveness.” Source Document 16, Construction Industry Institute, Austin, Tex.
11.
Yoon, K. P., and Hwang, C. L. ( 1995). Multiple attribute decision making: An introduction, Sage Publishers, Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Information & Authors
Information
Published In
Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 127 • Issue 5 • October 2001
Pages: 399 - 405
History
Received: May 26, 1999
Published online: Oct 1, 2001
Published in print: Oct 2001
Authors
Metrics & Citations
Metrics
Citations
Download citation
If you have the appropriate software installed, you can download article citation data to the citation manager of your choice. Simply select your manager software from the list below and click Download.