Yeoh, J K W and Chua, D K H (2017) Optimizing crane selection and location for multistage construction using a four-dimensional set cover approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(8): 04017029, ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
Crane selection and location planning exists as part of a series of critical decisions faced by construction managers. As today's construction projects grow increasingly complex and complicated construction schemes involving multistaged construction layouts become more common, the problem of crane selection and location planning becomes even more critical to achieving successful project completion. Despite this, current methods do not consider the impact of multiple stages. This paper first shows that neglecting the impact of multiple construction stages leads to suboptimal crane deployment costs. To overcome this, the problem of crane selection and location planning is recast as a four-dimensional set cover problem (4D-SCP). The proposed model is able to provide better solutions when multiple stages are considered, as well as providing a tool to analyze construction methods and work sequences from the perspective of total crane deployment costs. A case study of an academic building with an adjoining workshop is used to demonstrate these advantages.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | crane selection and location planning; multistage construction projects; project planning and design; set cover problem |
| Index terms: | construction manager, construction project, project planning, construction method, construction stages, case study, workshop |
| Subjects: | production management, building construction, control systems, construction type, profession, data collection methods, project delivery |
| Topics: | Project Management, Research Practice, Roles and Professions, Construction Technology, Site Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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