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Abbasian Hosseini, S A (2015) Social and engineering aspects of construction site management using simulation and social network analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Abudayyeh, O Y (1991) An automated data acquisition and data storage model for improving cost and schedule control, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Al-Ibrahim, A (2006) Optimizing roof maintenance and replacement decisions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: decision support; replacement; programming; linear programming
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  • URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview305287453
  • Abstract:
    The objective of this research is to develop a Decision Support System that helps allocation of available funds to optimize roof maintenance strategies. The Decision Support System analyzes different maintenance alternatives available for each roof element and chooses the alternative that maximizes the benefits due to savings resulting from postponing element replacement. The analysis uses the Life-Cycle Cost to calculate the Reduction in Uniform Annual Cost (RUAC) that is used as the economical decision criterion to select the most economical maintenance alternative for each roof element at different condition states. The analysis utilizes integer linear programming to optimize the selection of maintenance actions for the different elements by maximizing the RUAC under budgetary constraints. Excel and AMPL software are used to implement the analysis. This study uses the roofing systems of 28 buildings on the North Carolina State University campus as a model to develop the Decision Support System. Parameters necessary to develop the model are estimated. The analysis is tested on the available data base.

Alsharef, A F A (2022) Leveraging data analytics to improve construction operations and occupational safety, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Arocho Rosa, I d M (2015) The impact of transportation construction projects and activities on emissions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Attia, T M (2002) The impact of communication technologies on group problem-solving performance in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Bai, Y (1996) Planning and control model for robotic bridge painting, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Banerjee, S (2022) Developing an organization-wide knowledge repository with intelligent knowledge transference to enhance construction project outcomes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Becker, T C (2012) Improving the predictability of construction project outcomes through project level indirect construction cost practices, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Chmielewski, H T (2023) Overcoming modeling barriers in long-term interdependent infrastructure systems planning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Choi, B (2003) Topics in risk-based design and performance evaluation of structures, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Dorr, E E (1979) Economies of scale in high school construction and operation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Hollar, D A (2011) Predicting preliminary engineering costs for highway projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Isied, M M (2023) Critical assessment of asphalt mixture design procedures and asphalt mixture classification systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Javanmardi, A (2019) Strategies and predictive models for reducing workflow variability in construction production systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Kranz, C N (2021) Optimizing compost incorporation for stormwater infiltration, runoff quality, and vegetation establishment in post-construction soils, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Lee, D (2023) Development of a real-time automated mobile robotic welding system in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Lee, J (2005) Value analysis of Wi-Fi agent functions in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Namian, M (2017) Factors affecting construction hazard recognition and safety risk perception, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Noghabaei, M (2021) Visual and behavioral data analysis in immersive virtual environments for enhancing construction safety, planning, and control, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Nuntasunti, S (2004) The effects of visual-based information logistics in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Orgut, R E (2017) Metrics that matter: Improving project controls and analytics in construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Piper, B E B (2014) Optimization methods for improving the resilience of civil infrastructure systems subject to natural hazards, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Rihani, R A (2006) An investigation of critical success factors for robotic masonry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Russell, M M (2013) Allocation of time buffer to construction project task durations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Vereen, S C (2013) Forecasting skilled labor demand in the US construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Wambeke, B W (2011) Identifying, prioritizing, and reducing variation of construction related tasks, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.

Zuluaga Santa, C M (2018) Protecting bridge maintenance workers: Evaluating fall protection supplementary devices using virtual prototyping and wearable technology, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.