Non-Unit-Based Planning and Scheduling of Repetitive Construction Projects
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 132, Issue 6
Abstract
Repetitive scheduling methods are more effective than traditional critical path methods in the planning and scheduling of repetitive construction projects. Nevertheless, almost all the repetitive scheduling methods developed so far have been based on the premise that a repetitive project is comprised of many identical production units. In this research a non-unit-based algorithm for the planning and scheduling of repetitive projects is developed. Instead of repetitive production units, repetitive or similar activity groups are identified and employed for scheduling. The algorithm takes into consideration: (1) the logical relationship of activity groups in a repetitive project; (2) the usage of various resource crews in an activity group; (3) the maintaining of resource continuity; and (4) the time and cost for the routing of resource crews. A sample case study and a case study of a sewer system project are conducted to validate the algorithm, as well as to demonstrate its application. Results and findings are reported.
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Acknowledgments
This research is partially supported by The National Science Council (NSC) of the Republic of China, Grant No. UNSPECIFIEDNSC 90-2211-E008-058. The writers wish to express their gratitude for this support.
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 132 • Issue 6 • June 2006
Pages: 585 - 597
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© 2006 ASCE.
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Received: Dec 3, 2004
Accepted: Dec 14, 2005
Published online: Jun 1, 2006
Published in print: Jun 2006
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