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http://dx.doi.org/10.6106/KJCEM.2022.23.4.065

Countable-grid Scheduling Method (CSM) and CSM-based Soft-logic Algorithm Development for Automated Construction Scheduling and Visualization  

Choi, Heungsoon (Graduate School of Engineering Practice, Seoul National University)
Moon, Seonghyeon (Institute of Construction and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University)
Chi, Seokho (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University)
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Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management / v.23, no.4, 2022 , pp. 65-77 More about this Journal
Abstract
Schedule management is one of pivotal project success factors during construction projects. However, there are many difficulties in rapid scheduling and controlling since the existing planning techniques require considerable amount of manual work and manager's judgment in a construction project. This research aims to propose a new scheduling method and algorithm for automating and visualizing the planning process, which is called Countable-grid scheduling method. In this method, if the scope of work is defined via a visualized tool, the schedule plan is created automatically according to the productivity and workable conditions of each activity. The location of the work for each date can be visualized in grid-based approach. Moreover, the work schedule can be updated automatically according to the progress. The industrial applicability of the proposed method was verified in construction projects via case study with sample data. This research can contribute to the construction industry by automating the construction schedule management process.
Keywords
Construction Scheduling; CSM; Grid; Softlogic; Constraint Programming;
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