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Abdelgawad, M A M (2011) Hybrid decision support system for risk criticality assessment and risk analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).

Al-Bataineh, M T (2008) Scenario-based planning for tunnelling construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: durability; project team; construction project; tunnel; project planning; tunnelling; stakeholders; experiment; simulation
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  • URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/304409232
  • Abstract:
    This research presents a scenario-based planning tool for construction project planning in utility tunnel construction. The main objective of this research is to provide the construction industry with a systematic procedure for implementing scenario-based planning to take a mature approach to project planning. This research also proposes a new scenario-based planning framework and implementation for tunnel construction. The presented scenario-based planning tool will enable the project team to define and evaluate a number of scenarios in a real-time setup, and then select the best scenario. Scenario planning is a powerful approach for project planning: it helps stakeholders to define the most effective way to finish a project and achieve the maximum value of the project. The presented scenario-based planning tool was built based on the concepts of High Level Architecture (HLA), working from FIATECH's vision, presented in the "Capital Projects Technology Roadmap". We used Simphony. NET to implement our approach, which showed the strength and durability of the platform. The proposed scenario-based planning process will allow users to develop a systematic workshop approach for defining a number of scenarios. Using the scenario-based planning tool presented in this research, the project team can experiment with these options in a timely manner to come up with the best scenario. We have developed a framework for a multi-user support system for tunnelling operations based on a Construction Synthetic Environment (CoSyE), which in turn is built upon the concepts of the HLA. This framework lays the foundation for introducing multi-user support systems to the construction industry by enabling many users to join a simulation.

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Yu, H (2010) An integrated approach toward lean for production homebuilders, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).

Zhang, X (2006) Toward innovative and efficient infrastructure delivery, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).