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Multiobjective optimization model for scheduling of construction projects under extreme weather

    Ahmed B. Senouci Affiliation
    ; Saleh A. Mubarak Affiliation

Abstract

Extreme weather significantly impacts construction schedules and costs and can be a source of schedule de­lays and budget overruns. A multi-objective optimization model, presented herein for the scheduling of construction projects under extreme weather conditions, can generate optimal/near optimal schedules that minimize the time and cost of construction projects in extreme weather regions. The model computations are organized as follows: (1) a scheduling module for developing practical schedules for construction projects, (2) a cost module for computing total project cost, and (3) a multi-objective module for determining optimal/near optimal trade-offs between project time and cost. Two practical examples of the effects of extreme weather on construction time and direct cost are provided, the first of which shows the impact of extreme weather on construction time and cost, and the second of which demonstrates the ability of the model to generate and visually present the optimal trade-offs between the duration and costs of construction projects under extreme weather conditions.

Keyword : genetic algorithms, multi-objective optimization, construction cost, construction time, extreme weather conditions

How to Cite
Senouci, A. B., & Mubarak, S. A. (2016). Multiobjective optimization model for scheduling of construction projects under extreme weather. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 22(3), 373-381. https://doi.org/10.3846/13923730.2014.897968
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