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Al-Tabtabai, H and Thomas, V P (2004) Negotiation and resolution of conflict using AHP: an application to project management. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(02), 90–100.

Blismas, N G, Sher, W D, Thorpe, A and Baldwin, A N (2004) Factors influencing project delivery within construction clients' multi-project environments. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(02), 113–25.

Koushki, P A and Kartam, N (2004) Impact of construction materials on project time and cost in Kuwait. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(02), 126–32.

Kumaraswamy, M M, Ng, S T, Ugwu, O O, Palaneeswaran, E and Rahman, M M (2004) Empowering collaborative decisions in complex construction project scenarios. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(02), 133–42.

Liang, L Y, Thompson, R G and Young, D M (2004) Optimizing the design of sewer networks using genetic algorithms and tabu search. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(02), 101–12.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: optimization techniques; programming and algorithm theory; waste disposal; water
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://titania.emeraldinsight.com/vl=1289930/cl=13/nw=1/rpsv/cw/mcb/09699988/v11n2/s3/p101
  • Abstract:
    This paper describes the application of heuristic techniques for designing gravity wastewater collection systems. Designing sewer networks can be a time-consuming task that is largely based on trial and error where suitable pipe diameters and slopes combinations for all pipelines between manholes must be identified. Since there is a large range of possible slopes, diameters and roughness coefficients of pipes, only a small number of combinations of these parameters are usually analyzed in traditional design processes. Identifying a minimum cost design is an important issue when constructing sewer networks. In this paper, genetic algorithms and tabu search techniques are implemented to solve this difficult optimization problem. An adaptive rule and a dynamic search strategy were developed to assist the search procedures find better solutions.

Mawdesley, M J, Askew, W H and Al-Jibouri, S H (2004) Site layout for earthworks in road projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(02), 83–9.