He, N (2016) Conceptual cost modeling of innovative industrial estates using sysml and case-based reasoning. PhD thesis, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Abstract
A conceptual cost estimate for a proposed facility is obtained with the briefest information. The simple method of estimating used in the industry results in an initial estimate that differs substantially from the final cost. The problem is more acute for innovative infrastructure projects because of the variety and non-repetitive nature of the projects. This study aims to address the challenge by proposing a cost estimating procedure based on system modelling and case-based reasoning. The effort is directed towards modelling the design solution that satisfies project requirements, and deriving the cost estimate based on comparison of the system model with previous solutions successively. Cases are proposed to be organized by formal concept analysis (FCA) and system modeling language (SYSML). Complementing the case structure, new retrieval and cost estimating algorithms are proposed. A case study has been conducted to illustrate how the model procedure works to get a validated accurate estimate.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
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| Thesis advisor: | Tat, C W |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | reasoning; cost estimating; estimating; case study; infrastructure project |
| Index terms: | estimate, case-based reasoning, cost estimate, cost estimating, case study, modelling, reasoning, infrastructure project, estimating |
| Subjects: | analytical methods, cognitive psychology, infrastructure and transport systems, financial and cost management, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Cost Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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