Al-Bataineh, M T (2008) Scenario-based planning for tunnelling construction. PhD thesis, University of Alberta, Canada.
Abstract
This research presents a scenario-based planning tool for construction project planning in utility tunnel construction. The main objective of this research is to provide the construction industry with a systematic procedure for implementing scenario-based planning to take a mature approach to project planning. This research also proposes a new scenario-based planning framework and implementation for tunnel construction. The presented scenario-based planning tool will enable the project team to define and evaluate a number of scenarios in a real-time setup, and then select the best scenario. Scenario planning is a powerful approach for project planning: it helps stakeholders to define the most effective way to finish a project and achieve the maximum value of the project. The presented scenario-based planning tool was built based on the concepts of High Level Architecture (HLA), working from FIATECH's vision, presented in the "Capital Projects Technology Roadmap". We used Simphony. NET to implement our approach, which showed the strength and durability of the platform. The proposed scenario-based planning process will allow users to develop a systematic workshop approach for defining a number of scenarios. Using the scenario-based planning tool presented in this research, the project team can experiment with these options in a timely manner to come up with the best scenario. We have developed a framework for a multi-user support system for tunnelling operations based on a Construction Synthetic Environment (CoSyE), which in turn is built upon the concepts of the HLA. This framework lays the foundation for introducing multi-user support systems to the construction industry by enabling many users to join a simulation.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | durability; project team; construction project; tunnel; project planning; tunnelling; stakeholders; experiment; simulation |
| Index terms: | project planning, construction project, experiment, tunnel, option, tunnelling, project team, construction industry, implementation, capital project, scenario planning, durability, platform, workshop, tunnel construction, planning process |
| Subjects: | civil engineering, management, digital design, production management, decision analysis, project controls, infrastructure and transport systems, industry analysis, data collection methods, construction type, control systems, strategic project management, project delivery, material degradation and durability, contractual arrangements |
| Topics: | Engineering Principles, Project Management, Procurement, Risk Management, Construction Materials, Research Practice, Business Strategy, Construction Technology, Digital Applications, Time Control |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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