Al-Hussein, M (1999) An integrated information system for crane selection and utilisation. PhD thesis, Concordia University, Canada.
Abstract
This thesis presents a methodology for crane selection, location, and utilization on construction sites. It first describes the current practices and discusses the factors that are considered in the selection process, then it introduces a crane selection methodology. This methodology was used in the development of a computer-integrated system, designed to support users in the selection and location of appropriate cranes for their construction projects. The system integrates a relational database, a selection module, an optimization routine, and 3D-graphics and animation module. The developed system provides its users with powerful graphics capabilities, featuring a multimedia environment and a practical user-friendly interface. The system offers the flexibility in using metric and empirical units and can be run in a network environment. Its database system can accommodate different types of commercially available cranes, and powerful storage, sorting, and query routines. The system was implemented using MS-Visual Basic, MS-Access DBMS, AutoCAD, and 3D-Stodio. Numerical examples are presented to demonstrate the use and capabilities of the developed system.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Thesis advisor: | Alkass, S and Moselhi, O |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | flexibility; optimization; cranes; animation; information system; construction project; construction site |
| Index terms: | routine, relational database, construction site, construction project, methodology, information system, database, module, integrated system |
| Subjects: | information systems, data management, sociology, production management, architectural elements, research methods, work location, design methods |
| Topics: | Site Management, Organizational Design, Design Practice, Digital Applications, Project Management, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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