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Abdelhamid, T S and Everett, J G (1999) Physiological Demands of Concrete Slab Placing and Finishing Work. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(01), 47–52.

Cottrell, W D (1999) Simplified Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT). Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(01), 16–22.

Haidar, A, Naoum, S, Howes, R and Tah, J (1999) Genetic Algorithms Application and Testing for Equipment Selection. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(01), 32–38.

Mulholland, B and Christian, J (1999) Risk Assessment in Construction Schedules. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(01), 8–15.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1999)125:1(8)
  • Abstract:
    Construction projects are initiated in complex and dynamic environments resulting in circumstances of high uncertainty and risk, which are compounded by demanding time constraints. This paper describes a systematic way to consider and quantify uncertainty in construction schedules. The system incorporates knowledge and experience acquired from many experts, project-specific information, decision analysis techniques, and a mathematical model to estimate the amount of risk in a construction schedule at the initiation of a project. The model provides the means for sensitivity analyses for different outcomes wherein the effect of critical and significant risk factors can be evaluated. The paper focuses on lessons learned from past projects and describes a risk assessment process involving typical inputs and expected outputs. The paper also briefly reviews the information technology of HyperCard and Excel, which were used to develop the system.

Schexnayder, C, Weber, S L and Brooks, B T (1999) Effect of Truck Payload Weight on Production. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(01), 1–7.

Shi, J J (1999) Mathematical Models for Maximizing Aggregate Plant Production. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(01), 53–60.

Son, J and Skibniewski, M J (1999) Multiheuristic Approach for Resource Leveling Problem in Construction Engineering: Hybrid Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(01), 23–31.

Thomas, H R, Riley, D R and Sanvido, V E (1999) Loss of Labor Productivity due to Delivery Methods and Weather. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(01), 39–46.

Zhu, B (1999) Effect of Cooling by Water Flowing in Nonmetal Pipes Embedded in Mass Concrete. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(01), 61–68.