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Abou-Zeid, A M K (1993) Data flow identification to support project automation/integration and productivity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Al-Fares, M A (1995) On the development of an integrated system for the automation of on-site reinforced concrete construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Ammar, A I (2001) Profitability of electrical contractors using financial and economical data: The effect of company's size, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Choi, J (2003) Strategic motives underlying M and A transactions in the United States public construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Choi, K (2008) Applications of its archived data for improved highway planning and design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Huang, C-N (2003) Time study on two-echelon supply chain for steel framing construction: Field investigation and networking model simulation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: beams; columns; inventory; estimating; fabrication; manufacturing; production process; scheduling; structural design; supply chain management; CYCLONE; productivity; case study; simulation; regression model
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/305284581
- Abstract:
This research presents a case study of how to apply the concepts of supply chain management (SCM) to the industry of structural steel construction. In this study the effects of scheduling and resources allocation were identified and examined by the following methodologies: (1) time study (2) linear regression models, and (3) networking simulation models. This research work is primarily divided into three subsections. The first subsection, literature review, is to review and evaluate the current concepts of SCM in both manufacturing and construction industry. Throughout the literatures, it is evident that the theory of “multi-echelon inventory control” has been the essential issue in SCM in manufacturing. However, this research recommends the focus on the production (process flow) aspects for project-driven environment in construction. The second subsection, echelon I—steel manufacturing, is to develop predictive models for estimating the “assembly hours” (ASM_HOUR) by using linear regression technique based on two significant variables: “total weights of steel” (PCKG_TON) and “pieces of steel” (PS_STEEL). The developed models were able to predict the schedule accurately for different structural design configurations: beams and columns, different building type. Furthermore, a simulation model was developed based on the time study of beams fabrication in steel shop. This model enables to show the different facets of productivity, scheduled utilization, and costing on different batch sizes. The final subsection, echelon II—construction job site, is to develop CYCLONE simulation models based on time study of beams and columns erection of two case studies. This model simulated the entire erection process and evaluated the productivity and cost consumption of each task. The study showed that the project by using design-build (D/B) delivery had higher productivity and lower cost consumption than the project by using design-bid-build (D/B/B) delivery. Sensitivity analysis was also developed in this study and provided detail illustration of how productivity was affected by different resources allocation in steel erection construction. It indicated that by adding an extra resource of “crane” would dramatically increase the productivity in erection processes.
Ibrahim, M W W (2018) Improving project performance by mitigating out-of-sequence work and assessing construction readiness, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Jang, H (2002) Construction material logistics: Project manager level of satisfaction and facilities layout planning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Kang, M M K (2014) Development of an expert system for sustainable pavement preservation strategies (es2p2s), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Kim, S-K (2001) Toward a framework for an intelligent earthwork system (ies), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Koo, K-J (2000) Organizational program management for multiple maintenance projects under multi-trade capacity constraints, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Lee, J C (2010) Evaluating the sustainability of construction with recycled materials, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Lee, S (2000) Spatial model and decentralized path planning for construction automation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Lukito, P K (2000) A framework for environmental monitoring infrastructure investment planning in developing areas, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Rungjang, K (2013) Public investment for developing port facilities within competitive market, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Schwab, A (2000) Management practices in short-term network organizations: The performance impact of the shadow of the future and psychological contracts in the United States movie industry, 1931--1940, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Shr, J-F (1999) Model development for cost-plus-time bidding applied to Florida department of transportation highway construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Sullivan, K T (2004) Quantification of the cumulative impact of change orders on sheet metal labor productivity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Taha, M A-E (1994) Applying distributed artificial intelligence to the prequalification of construction contractors, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.