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Abdallah, M A A (2014) Optimizing the selection of sustainability measures for existing buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Abdelmohsen, A Z (2016) Optimizing the construction planning of highway work zones, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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Ahn, C (2012) An integrated framework for sustainable construction processes: Understanding and managing the environmental performance of construction operations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Altuwaim, A A (2018) Optimal scheduling and resource utilization for repetitive construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois.
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Aurangzeb, Q (2014) Impact of reclaimed asphalt pavements on pavement sustainability, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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Brilakis, I (2005) Content based integration of construction site images in AEC/FM model based systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Caldas, C H S (2003) Integration of project documents in model-based information systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Chin, S (1997) An integrated life-cycle information framework for construction project management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Chovichien, V (1981) The discounted cost model and application to acquisition and utilization policies of construction equipment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
De La Garza-Rodriguez, J M (1988) A knowledge engineering approach to the analysis and evaluation of schedules for mid-rise construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: automation; learning; programming; scheduling; owner; knowledge-based system
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/303575077
- Abstract:
A deeper understanding is needed of the process used by owners and contractors to evaluate the quality and reasonableness of construction schedules. The work described in this dissertation contributes an additional step to this understanding by articulating a subset of scheduling principles, thus enabling models of the construction schedule evaluation process to be created for subsequent automation. This research recommends that construction schedule criticism be assigned a higher project management task priority. Acknowledgment of importance to this task should further motivate large, medium, and small firms to perform schedule criticism with the same formality as is currently done by only a few large corporations. This thesis also gives guidelines as to how schedule criticism should be carried out. The methodology utilized in this research is aimed first and foremost at extracting, formalizing, and articulating a subset of judgmental knowledge about construction schedule analysis. This objective is accomplished by investigating knowledge acquisition techniques capable of eliciting and structuring an amorphous mass of scheduling knowledge. The lessons learned during this process, as well as the synthesized expertise represent major contributions of this dissertation. This study also adapts an overall knowledge metamorphosis process, the results of which represent scheduling knowledge in three different styles: (1) English form; (2) English-like notation; and (3) computer language syntax. The study concludes that the first two knowledge representation formats are particularly necessary if an operational system is to be maintained by its users. This research also makes contributions of an applications nature. The prototype systems developed endorse the proposition that knowledge-based systems technology offers programming techniques which facilitate the representation and manipulation of scheduling knowledge. The infrastructure of knowledge representation schemes provided by these prototype systems will be of value during the future development of an operational system. Such a critic system can be designed at a sufficiently generic level because there is a large body of construction scheduling knowledge that has been categorized and structured. This study does not represent a final solution by itself, so much as another step in the process of learning how computers can better assist construction managers, freeing them to tackle difficult problems.
Douglas, J C (1994) Aesthetic-based conflict in highway planning: Federal highway administration putting planners at risk, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Echeverry, D (1991) Factors for generating initial construction schedules, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
El Anwar, O H E D (2009) Multi-objective optimization for temporary housing arrangements after natural disasters, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Elghamrawy, T M (2011) Optimizing work zone practices for highway construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Erikson, C A (1979) Risk sharing in construction contracts, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Farid, F (1981) Fair and reasonable markup (FaRM) pricing model: A present value approach to pricing of construction contracts, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Gatton, T M (1991) Designing for construction automation: Advanced automation technologies for computer integrated construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Grimes, G A (2004) Recovering capital expenditures: The railroad industry paradox, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Grobler, F (1988) Object-oriented data representation for unified construction project information, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Hajibabai, L (2014) Scheduling and routing of service trucks and planning of resource replenishment locations for winter roadway maintenance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Halpin, D W (1973) An investigation of the use of simulation networks for modeling construction operations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Ham, Y (2015) Vision-based building energy diagnostics and retrofit analysis using 3D thermography and building information modeling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Han, S (2013) Automated monitoring and systemic analysis of workers' safety behavior in construction operations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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Hassan, A A A (2019) Risk management of repetitive construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Hassanein, M A A G (1990) Mechanisms for transfer of price risk of construction materials, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Ho, S-P (2001) Real options and game theoretic valuation, financing and tendering for investments on build-operate-transfer projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Huang, P-D (1988) Impact of CADD technology on the architectural community, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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Kim, H (2002) Knowledge discovery and machine learning in construction project databases, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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Lee, J S (2005) Developing spatio-temporal models for retrofit and reconstruction strategy under unscheduled events, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Lin, K-Y (2005) Knowledge-assisted retrieval of online product information in A/E/C (architecture/engineering/construction), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Lucenti, M J, Jr. (1999) Flexible computer support for collaboration in civil infrastructure management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Menassa, C C (2009) Quantitative framework to evaluate alternative dispute resolution investments in architecture engineering and construction projects using option and real option theory, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Nakajima, T (1972) Modeling and optimization of the building process for systems building, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Ng, H S M N (2006) Dynamic decision support for contingency management and allocation for construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Niss, J F (1965) Custom production, theory and practice: With special emphasis on the goals and pricing procedures of the contract construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Nunlee, M P (2002) Reputation as a control mechanism for opportunistic behavior in supply chains, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
O'Shaughnessy, R D (1992) Criteria civil engineers use in deciding whether or not to participate in non-credit continuing engineering education programs, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Odeh, I S M (2010) Evaluation of glare and lighting performance in nighttime highway construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Ojode, L A (2000) A resource -based view of strategic alliances: Organizational capabilities, governance, and performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Orabi, W (2010) Optimizing highway reconstruction and rehabilitation projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Osman, I A (2022) Impacts of global pandemics on construction projects and dispute resolution provisions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Chicago.
Patel, A J (1996) Development of fatigue based pay adjustment factors in performance-related specifications for full-depth asphalt concrete pavements, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Pocock, J B (1996) The relationship between alternative project approaches, integration, and performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Rao, G N (1997) Cost risk assessment in environmental remediation: Towards a causal-chain approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Rehak, D R (1981) Computer aided engineering problems and prospects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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Said, H M M (2010) Optimizing site layout and material logistics planning during the construction of critical infrastructure projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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Su, Y-Y (2010) Construction crew productivity monitoring supported by location awareness technologies, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Wang, H-H (2010) A context-based representation and reasoning formalism to support construction safety planning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Yau, N-J (1992) An object-oriented project model for integrating building design, construction scheduling, and cost estimating for mid-rise construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Zhang, J (2015) Automated code compliance checking in the construction domain using semantic natural language processing and logic-based reasoning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.