Comparison of Linear Scheduling Model and Repetitive Scheduling Method
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Various linear scheduling techniques have been proposed over the years. The limitations on these techniques have been the inability to determine critical activities. Contractors and departments of transportation have identified this need. Recently two different methods have been proposed—the linear scheduling model and the repetitive scheduling method. This paper discusses basic linear scheduling techniques and then the calculation of critical activities of basic linear scheduling elements using the two methods. The results of the two techniques are compared.
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 129 • Issue 1 • February 2003
Pages: 56 - 64
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Copyright © 2003 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Sep 5, 2001
Accepted: Nov 29, 2001
Published online: Jan 15, 2003
Published in print: Feb 2003
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