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Baba, K (1990) Principal Nature of Management in Japanese Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(02), 351–64.

Chang, T C, Ibbs, C W and Crandall, K C (1990) Network Resource Allocation with Support of a Fuzzy Expert System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(02), 239–60.

Farid, F (1990) Pricing Construction Contracts under Tax Reform Act of 1986. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(02), 300–15.

Harris, R B (1990) Packing Method for Resource Leveling (Pack). Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(02), 331–50.

Kumamoto, T, Kameda, H, Hoshiya, M and Ishii, K (1990) Construction of Difficult Dry Dock in Yokohama, Japan. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(02), 201–20.

Lutz, J D, Chang, L and Napier, T R (1990) Evaluation of New Building Technology. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(02), 281–99.

Moselhi, O and Nicholas, M J (1990) Hybrid Expert System for Construction Planning and Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(02), 221–38.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Expert systems; Construction planning; Scheduling; Microcomputers; Artificial intelligence; Productivity;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1990)116:2(221)
  • Abstract:
    This paper presents an integrated hybrid expert system for construction planning and scheduling. The system integrates through an expert system building tool (ESBT) a relational data base, knowledge base, and its control functions; a traditional network analysis software; and interfacing programs written in FORTRAN language. This prototype system, which uses a microcomputer‐based hybrid artificial intelligence environment, has some interesting features. One of its modules determines the job logic among the activities entered through an end‐user interface. Another module, consisting of a set of stand‐alone nested expert system submodules, modifies the unimpacted duration of activities to a realistic duration. These submodules account for variations in productivity level resulting from overtime, site congestion, reassignment of labor, learning curve, and weather conditions. An example application is presented to illustrate the essential features of the system. The system could be applied successfully in other domains, including teaching and training in construction management, analysis and preparation of construction claims, and management of contract changes.

Rasdorf, W J and Herbert, M J (1990) Bar Coding in Construction Engineering. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(02), 261–80.

Reda, R M (1990) RPM: Repetitive Project Modeling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(02), 316–30.

Sanvido, V E and Medeiros, D J (1990) Applying Computer‐Integrated Manufacturing Concepts to Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(02), 365–79.