DISTRIBUTED SCHEDULING MODEL FOR INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORKS

This paper presents an innovative model for scheduling, resource planning, and cost optimization of large construction and/or maintenance programs that involve multiple distributed sites. The proposed distributed scheduling model (DSM) uses an information system to store data related to various work sites, activities' optional construction methods, and available resources. The DSM incorporates a scheduling algorithm that is resource focused, and maintains crew work continuity under any sequence of distributed sites. To minimize cost and meet project time and resource constraints, the DSM uses genetic algorithms to determine the optimum set of construction methods and routing order among sites. Details of the DSM formulation are provided in this paper and the benefits to municipalities and contractors are outlined.

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  • Accession Number: 00972314
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Apr 9 2004 12:00AM