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Alkass, S and Harris, F C (1991) Development of an integrated system for planning earthwork operations in road construction. Construction Management and Economics, 9(03), 263-89.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: computing; construction equipment; earth moving; expert system
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199100000022
  • Abstract:

    The objectives of existing computer programming methods of earthwork systems optimization in road construction have generally been either to minimize cost or maximize profit. However, the required computer memory needed is generally excessive and, moreover, the method demands a prior knowledge of the cost of transporting a unit of material along a given haul distance. As a consequence, the equipment resources would, by implication, have already been decided upon. Inexperienced personnel are clearly unable to reach this decision. The paper describes the development of an integrated system that combines earthwork allocation with the selection of equipment for road construction. Knowledge and experience possessed by planning engineers and equipment specialist has been captured and interpreted in a form suitable for manipulated by computer programmes. The validity of the model is demonstrated by applying it to a real case study to provide an additional tool to management in deciding the earthwork allocation and cheapest equipment fleet cost.

Betts, M (1991) Achieving and measuring flexibility in project information retrieval. Construction Management and Economics, 9(03), 231-45.

Bresnen, M J (1991) Construction contracting in theory and practice: a case study. Construction Management and Economics, 9(03), 247-63.

Kaka, A P and Price, A D F (1991) Net cash-flow models: are they reliable?. Construction Management and Economics, 9(03), 291-308.

Lansley, P R and Riddick, J (1991) The implications of small group interactions for understanding aspects of organizational culture. Construction Management and Economics, 9(03), 219-29.