Lu, M; Poon, C S and Wong, L C (2006) Application framework for mapping and simulation of waste handling processes in construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(11), pp. 1212-1221. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
This research is focused on modeling waste-handling processes in construction, with particular emphasis on how to map out and simulate on-site waste sorting processes. The research proposes an application framework for (1) guiding the development of process mapping models and simulation models; and (2) further assessing the cost effectiveness of on-site waste sorting efforts under practical site constraints (such as labor resource availability, time control on refuse chute usage, and limited working area space in a building site). The connection has been established between the mapping and simulation techniques in the context of modeling waste handling processes in construction sites, such that the process flowchart resulting from the mapping technique can serve as convenient model input to facilitate the creation of a "dynamic" operations simulation model. A case study of the on-site waste sorting method with one refuse chute for waste classification is presented to demonstrate the complete application framework spanning (1) process mapping; (2) mapping-to-simulation model conversion; and (3) method optimization based on valid simulations.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | computer aided simulation; mapping; simulation models; waste management |
| Index terms: | refuse, mapping, waste management, time control, cost-effectivenes, building site, construction site, computer aided simulation, modelling, labour resource, conversion, case study |
| Subjects: | site and location studies, spatial and geospatial analysis, economics, manufacturing engineering, business economics, project controls, waste management, data collection methods, analytical methods, work location, modelling and simulation |
| Topics: | Sustainability, Business Strategy, Cost Management, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Engineering Principles, Time Control, Site Management, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCEA |
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