Lucko, G (2008) Productivity scheduling method compared to linear and repetitive project scheduling methods. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(9), pp. 711-720. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
The analysis of project schedules is among the central tasks of construction managers. Parallel to the well-known critical path method, linear scheduling techniques have been researched. The two most fully developed existing methods, the linear scheduling model and the repetitive scheduling method, are reviewed. Based on a discussion of a published example, the new mathematical analysis method for linear and repetitive schedules is introduced. The productivity scheduling method is based on singularity functions that provide a flexible and powerful mathematical model for construction activities and their buffers that are characterized by their linear or repetitive nature. The steps of formulating initial equations, stacking and consolidating them, and deriving information about their criticality are described in detail. The mathematical approach of the new method allows an integrated treatment of activities regardless of the number of changes in productivity within them and does not depend on the graphical representation of the schedule.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | critical path method; geometry; linear analysis; location; network analysis; scheduling; time dependence |
| Index terms: | construction activity, productivity, geometry, repetitive project, network analysis, graphical representation, buffer, scheduling, mathematical model, repetitive scheduling, stacking, mathematical analysis, critical path method, linear scheduling, construction manager |
| Subjects: | visualization, operations research, construction operations, data analysis and analytics, mathematical modelling, profession, management, structural engineering, financial risk, production management |
| Topics: | Roles and Professions, Business Strategy, Cost Management, Research Practice, Project Management, Engineering Principles, Time Control, Site Management, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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