Multiobjective Robust Optimization Model for Generating Stable and Makespan-Protective Repetitive Schedules

Construction projects often face various uncertainties during their execution. Even if planned project schedules are optimal with respect to time or cost, their implementation may be affected by these uncertainties, resulting in project delays, cost overruns, or both. To address this challenge, this study presents a multiobjective robust optimization model for scheduling repetitive projects under the line-of-balance (LOB) framework, with the objective of minimizing the project cost while maximizing the schedule robustness without exceeding a given deadline. The ability of an LOB schedule to protect against unexpected events caused by various uncertainties was quantified using a new robustness measure. The proposed model was then extended to consider the constraints of available cash with the objective of devising financially feasible and stable schedules. The practicability of the proposed robust optimization model and the effectiveness of the robustness measure were verified by a highway project. The results show that the model can construct the optimal trade-off curve between project cost and schedule robustness, of which the most suitable schedule can be determined once additional information about the level of uncertainty and its impact are provided.

• Record URL:
  https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0002348
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/8675438
• Supplemental Notes:
  • © 2022 American Society of Civil Engineers 2022
• Authors:
  • Cao, Qiangnan
  • Zou, Xin
  • Zhang, Lihui
• Publication Date: 2022-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Features: References;
• Pagination: 04022099
• Serial:
  • Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
  • Volume: 148
  • Issue Number: 9
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-9364
  • EISSN: 1943-7862
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/journal/jcemd4

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction projects; Construction scheduling; Costs; Mathematical models; Optimization
• Subject Areas: Construction; Finance; Planning and Forecasting; Transportation (General);

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01857432
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, ASCE
• Created Date: Sep 12 2022 10:22AM