Bi-level project simulation methodology to integrate superintendent and project manager in decision making: Shutdown/turnaround applications

Ming Fung Siu, Ming Lu, Simaan Abourizk

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Abstract

The critical path method (CPM) provides the standard approach to scheduling construction projects. Limited crew resources compound CPM analysis by imposing resource availability constraints. However, there is no generalized methodology yet to quantitatively determine the optimal quantities of resources to execute specific work packages based on CPM analysis. Furthermore, in project evaluation and review technique (PERT) simulation, the occurrence of uncertain events is represented by probability distributions for activity durations in an implicit fashion. In this paper, a bi-level project simulation methodology is proposed to (1) determine the optimal resource quantities and activity times for each work package and (2) estimate total project duration and man-hour budget at the upper level for project planning through Monte Carlo simulation, based on defining a limited quantity of likely scenarios for each work package. An industrial plant shutdown and turnaround project serves as case study to illustrate application of the proposed methodology.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2014 Winter Simulation Conference, WSC 2014
PublisherIEEE
Pages3353-3364
Number of pages12
Volume2015-January
ISBN (Electronic)9781479974863
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event2014 Winter Simulation Conference, WSC 2014 - Westin Savannah Harbor Resort, Savannah, United States
Duration: 7 Dec 201410 Dec 2014

Conference

Conference2014 Winter Simulation Conference, WSC 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySavannah
Period7/12/1410/12/14

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Software
  • Modelling and Simulation
  • Computer Science Applications

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