A science map** lens on discrete event simulation applications in construction engineering and management

V Zamani, E Yavari, H Taghaddos - Automation in Construction, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Over the past two decades, Discrete Event Simulation (DES) has significantly influenced
Construction Engineering and Management (CEM), leading to the development of …

[PDF][PDF] Evaluating research methodology in construction productivity studies

A Panas, JP Pantouvakis - The Built & Human Environment Review, 2010‏ - sce.carleton.ca
Despite the large number of published papers in the area of construction productivity, a
critical review of contemporary thinking with a discussion of the implications to current …

[HTML][HTML] Interaction analysis for vision-based activity identification of earthmoving excavators and dump trucks

J Kim, S Chi, J Seo - Automation in Construction, 2018‏ - Elsevier
Activity identification is an essential step to measure and monitor the performance of
earthmoving operations. Many vision-based methods that automatically capture and explain …

[HTML][HTML] Multi-camera vision-based productivity monitoring of earthmoving operations

J Kim, S Chi - Automation in Construction, 2020‏ - Elsevier
To be successful in managing earthmoving projects, it is very important to monitor the
operational efficiency and productivity of heavy equipment. Researchers have investigated …

Multiobjective optimization of earthmoving operations

M Marzouk, O Moselhi - Journal of construction Engineering and …, 2004‏ - ascelibrary.org
This paper presents a framework for optimizing earthmoving operations using computer
simulation and genetic algorithms. It provides a multiobjective optimization tool geared …

Optimization of earthmoving operations in heavy civil engineering projects

O Moselhi, A Alshibani - Journal of Construction Engineering and …, 2009‏ - ascelibrary.org
Large scale earthmoving operations require the use of heavy and costly construction
equipment. Optimum utilization of equipment is a crucial task for the project management …

Agent-based modeling and simulation of earthmoving operations

A Jabri, T Zayed - Automation in Construction, 2017‏ - Elsevier
Abstract Discrete-Event Simulation (DES) models are constructed from sequential duration-
based activities. DES is used in modeling several construction operations including …

Dynamic planning of construction activities using hybrid simulation

H Alzraiee, T Zayed, O Moselhi - Automation in Construction, 2015‏ - Elsevier
Traditional planning methods such as CPM and PERT have been useful tools to manage
construction projects' execution. However, models developed using these methods often fail …

Integrating 4D modeling and discrete event simulation for phasing evaluation of elevated urban highway reconstruction projects

M Mawlana, F Vahdatikhaki, A Doriani… - Automation in …, 2015‏ - Elsevier
Elevated urban highway reconstruction projects have complex geometry and limited space
available, which may lead to spatiotemporal clashes. In addition, maintaining an acceptable …

Exploring the environmental modeling of road construction operations using discrete-event simulation

V González, T Echaveguren - Automation in Construction, 2012‏ - Elsevier
The practical implementation of sustainability is a challenge for the construction industry, for
which there have been several research efforts to model sustainability. However, the current …