AN ALGORITHM FOR SOLVING SPACE CONFLICTS IN SITE CONSTRUCTION

Document Type : Research Note

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1 Dept. of Civil Engineering Sharif University

2 Science and Research Branch Azad University

3 Dept. of Computer Sciences Tehran University

4 Dept. of Industrial Engineering Amirkabir University of Technology

Abstract

Ignorance of modern and scientific techniques, besides the lack of accurate and systematic management and the use of conventional methods, are the reasons behind much lower efficiency in the construction industry compared to developed countries. Selecting construction methods, scheduling activities, and planning the use of site space are the keys to constructing a project efficiently. During the construction process, a limited site will be occupied by a great number of temporary workers and facilities, as well as permanent ones. Since the limitation of workspace will greatly affect efficiency and the project critical path, it is important to precisely organize the available space to minimize con ict in the workshop (construction site) and the reduction of project costs. Site layout and activity scheduling have been tackled as independent problems, whose interdependence is often ignored at the planning stage and which causes many critical problems. In this paper, a method of space scheduling has been proposed, using mathematical sciences, management, conservation and computer programming.

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Sharif Journal of Civil Engineering
vol. 25, Issue 51.1
November 2010
Pages 61-68

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