Abstract
The idleness of equipment-oriented and labor-intensive resources causes productivity losses in construction systems. The aim of this paper is to use discret-event simulation to determine the system sensitivity to resource level variations. The wall cladding process of ASEMAN Hotel was analyzed to investigate the interaction of three hoists and eight cladding installation teams. A MicroCYCLONE model was developed based on the work task durations observed in the field. Sensitivity analysis of the system revealed the productivity level and idle time of resources over two runs of simulation. The results indicate that different types of resources can be balanced during the preplanning phase of the project by means of construction operation simulation.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Research, Development and Practice in Structural Engineering and Construction |
| Editors | Vanissorn Vimonsatit, Amarjit Singh, Siamak Yazdani |
| Place of Publication | Singapore |
| Publisher | Research Publishing Services |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9810736789 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789810736781 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Australasia and South East Asia Conference in Structural Engineering and Construction 2012: Research, Development, and Practice in Structural Engineering and Construction - Curtin University, Perth, Australia Duration: 28 Nov 2012 → 2 Dec 2012 Conference number: 1st https://www.isec-society.org/ASEA_SEC_01/index.htm |
Conference
| Conference | Australasia and South East Asia Conference in Structural Engineering and Construction 2012 |
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| Abbreviated title | ASEA-SEC-1 |
| Country | Australia |
| City | Perth |
| Period | 28/11/12 → 2/12/12 |
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