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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 2014 Winter Simulation Conference, WSC 2014 |
Publisher | IEEE |
Pages | 3353-3364 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Volume | 2015-January |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781479974863 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 2014 Winter Simulation Conference, WSC 2014 - Westin Savannah Harbor Resort, Savannah, United States Duration: 7 Dec 2014 → 10 Dec 2014 |
Conference
Conference | 2014 Winter Simulation Conference, WSC 2014 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Savannah |
Period | 7/12/14 → 10/12/14 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Software
- Modelling and Simulation
- Computer Science Applications