A Novel Resource-Leveling Approach for Construction Project Based on Differential Evolution
Joint Authors
Source
Journal of Construction Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-05-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
In construction engineering, project schedules are commonly established by the critical path method.
Nevertheless, these schedules often lead to substantial fluctuations in the resource profile that are not only impractical but also costly for the contractors to execute.
Therefore, in order to smooth out the resource profile, construction managers need to perform resource-leveling procedures.
This paper proposes a novel approach for resource leveling, named as resource leveling based on differential evolution (RLDE).
The performance of the RLDE is compared to that of Microsoft Project software, the genetic algorithm, and the particle swarm optimization algorithm.
Experiments have proved that the newly developed method can deliver the most desirable resource-leveling result.
Thus, the RLDE is an effective method and it can be a useful tool for assisting managers/planners in the field of project management.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tran, Hong-Hai& Hoang, Nhat-Duc. 2014. A Novel Resource-Leveling Approach for Construction Project Based on Differential Evolution. Journal of Construction Engineering،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tran, Hong-Hai& Hoang, Nhat-Duc. A Novel Resource-Leveling Approach for Construction Project Based on Differential Evolution. Journal of Construction Engineering No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-488073
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tran, Hong-Hai& Hoang, Nhat-Duc. A Novel Resource-Leveling Approach for Construction Project Based on Differential Evolution. Journal of Construction Engineering. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-488073
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-488073