Keyword: construction & architecture

Found 251 papers in total
Input design for linear dynamic systems using maxmin criteria
Input design for linear dynamic systems using maxmin criteria
1998,
This paper considers the problem of input design for maximizing the smallest...
Rationalisation of building maintenance by Markov decision models: A pilot case study
Rationalisation of building maintenance by Markov decision models: A pilot case study
1998,
In this paper we develop a Markov decision model for rationalising building...
A learning vector quantization neural network model for the classification of industrial construction projects
A learning vector quantization neural network model for the classification of industrial construction projects
1997,
In several key functional areas of contemporary engineering and management science,...
Optimization model for construction project durations using a multistage decision process
Optimization model for construction project durations using a multistage decision process
1998,
The optimization of project duration is often performed during the planning stage of a...
Maintenance of light-standards – a case-study
Maintenance of light-standards – a case-study
1998,
This paper discusses several strategies for the maintenance of light-standards, where...
A neural network application to subcontractor rating in construction firms
A neural network application to subcontractor rating in construction firms
1998,
In construction companies, subcontractor rating, due to its intrinsic ambiguity and...
The introduction of risk analysis in project financing: Advanced methodologies for the solution of a complex project
The introduction of risk analysis in project financing: Advanced methodologies for the solution of a complex project
1996,
The aim of the article is to analyse recent methods of risk analysis to identify which...
Development of a grey critical path method for construction planning
Development of a grey critical path method for construction planning
1997,
A grey critical path method has been developed and applied to a hypothetical case...
Fatal occupational falls in the US construction industry, 1980–1989
Fatal occupational falls in the US construction industry, 1980–1989
1996,
Death certificate analyses were conducted on all fatal occupational falls occurring...
Nonfatal occupational fall injuries in the West Virginia construction industry
Nonfatal occupational fall injuries in the West Virginia construction industry
1996,
Descriptive analyses were conducted using the West Virginia workers' compensation and...
Bidding in common value auctions: How the commercial construction industry corrects for the winner's curse
Bidding in common value auctions: How the commercial construction industry corrects for the winner's curse
1996,
Experienced construction industry executives suffer from a winner's curse in...
Commercial property and the location decision
Commercial property and the location decision
1996,
A theoretical model of the commercial property market is developed which takes account...
Aggregation disaggregation method for optimal-control of multi-zone HVAC systems
Aggregation disaggregation method for optimal-control of multi-zone HVAC systems
1995,
The problem of minimum-cost control of a multizone cooling system is considered, for...
Systems design of a two-echelon steel industry supply chain
Systems design of a two-echelon steel industry supply chain
1996,
Supply chains are a complex combination of ‘man’ and ‘machine’...
A four-day study helps home building move indoors
A four-day study helps home building move indoors
1996,
By simulating Glaize Components’ new wall panel production line, the authors...
A heuristic method for the estimation of the project duration in a stochastic network scheduling
A heuristic method for the estimation of the project duration in a stochastic network scheduling
1995,
In engineering and construction projects, the estimation of the completion date is...
Efficiency of trucks in road construction and maintenance: An evaluation with data envelopment analysis
Efficiency of trucks in road construction and maintenance: An evaluation with data envelopment analysis
1996,
This paper focuses on the performance of trucks involved in road construction and...
Modelling of slope failure using a global optimization technique
Modelling of slope failure using a global optimization technique
1995,
This paper deals with modelling of slope failure of natural slopes using the RST-2...
Accessibility of neotraditional neighborhoods: A review of design concepts, policies, and recent literature
Accessibility of neotraditional neighborhoods: A review of design concepts, policies, and recent literature
1995,
Neotraditional neighborhood design (NTND) has gained increasing attention from...
Optimal placement of actuators in actively controlled structures
Optimal placement of actuators in actively controlled structures
1994,
The paper deals with the influence of actuator/sensor locations and feedback gains on...
A multivariate approach to construction contract bidding mark-up strategies
A multivariate approach to construction contract bidding mark-up strategies
1994,
A multivariate approach to contract bidding strategies in the construction industry is...
Shakedown optimum design of reinforced concrete framed structures
Shakedown optimum design of reinforced concrete framed structures
1994,
Structures subjected to variable repeated loads can undergo the shakedown or...
The measurement and determinants of brand equity: A financial approach
The measurement and determinants of brand equity: A financial approach
1993,
This paper presents a technique for estimating a firm’s brand equity that is...
Prequalification and C-competitiveness
Prequalification and C-competitiveness
1993,
Two major factors to be considered in prequalifying construction contract bidders are...
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