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Carrillo, P, Harding, J and Choudhary, A (2011) Knowledge discovery from post-project reviews. Construction Management and Economics, 29(07), 713–23.

Choy, C F (2011) Revisiting the ‘Bon curve’. Construction Management and Economics, 29(07), 695–712.

Elbeltagi, E, Hosny, O A, Elhakeem, A, Abd-Elrazek, M E and Abdullah, A (2011) Selection of slab formwork system using fuzzy logic. Construction Management and Economics, 29(07), 659–70.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: fuzzy logic; horizontal formwork selection; knowledge base
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2011.590144
  • Abstract:
    Formwork plays an important role in building construction. The selection of an appropriate formwork system can reduce project cost, improve quality and speed up the construction process. Although the selection of an appropriate formwork system requires years of experience in formwork design, few experienced personnel may be available, especially in small/medium size contracting companies. With the lack of such experts, the costly outsourcing option becomes essential otherwise the selection of a particular formwork system might not be appropriate. A structured approach is developed to help decision makers in small/medium Egyptian construction companies to select the appropriate horizontal formwork system(s) for their projects. This can be achieved by recognizing the project governing factors affecting the selection process. Based on these factors, a knowledge base is developed to facilitate the process. A fuzzy logic system is used to automate the process and overcome ambiguity and uncertainty in the selection process. The system is shown to be useful and accurate in its application to a real-life case. A survey of formwork experts reveals its ease of use. Further research will expand the system to consider vertical formwork selection to ensure full compatibility.

Gong, J, Borcherding, J D and Caldas, C H (2011) Effectiveness of craft time utilization in construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 29(07), 737–51.

Levander, E, Engström, S, Sardén, Y and Stehn, L (2011) Construction clients' ability to manage uncertainty and equivocality. Construction Management and Economics, 29(07), 753–64.

Squicciarini, M and Asikainen, A-L (2011) A value chain statistical definition of construction and the performance of the sector. Construction Management and Economics, 29(07), 671–93.

Wilkinson, S J and Reed, R (2011) Examining and quantifying the drivers behind alterations and extensions to commercial buildings in a central business district. Construction Management and Economics, 29(07), 725–35.

Yu, M K W and Ive, G (2011) Orders and output in UK construction statistics: new methodology and old problems. Construction Management and Economics, 29(07), 653–8.