| Author | Kao, Li-ta |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.ST-92-6 |
| Subject(s) | Tall buildings
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Civil Engineering
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| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The selected System Dynamics Construction Management Model was developed by Chang,
Chui-Lung (AIT, 1990) which is a review of the R & D Project Model published by George
Richardson and Alexander L. Pugh III (1981).
System Dynamics Model was used in this study since a complex system comprising a number
of v<ufables, non-linear, feedback and data deficiency were considered.
In the booming construction ยท industry, the noticeable occurrence of the Time and Cost
overruns has been a striking feature in many high-rise construction projects.
The purpose of this study is to investigate, through system dynamics simulation, the behavior
of possible ovenuns in the high rise construction projects. And from the different policy
alternatives to improve the behaviors of selected project, at the same time, to verify the feasibility
of the wisely developed System Dynamics Construction Model.
The test data were collected from two high-rise building projects in Bangkok, Thailand. The
simulated result, both projects have the behavior of time overrun and one View project also has
the behavior of cost overrun.
The model based policy sensitivity analyses are introduced, such as increasing fraction of
experienced (with new hiring workforce policy), increasing the input of investment equipment and
equipment lay off planning. As a consequence, an improved construction project model is
established, at the same time minimizing the possibility of project time and cost overruns.
The modified model not only could be used for the policy analysis to improve project
performance but also could be the reference for training engineers and managers on sites. |
| Year | 1992 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. ST-92-6 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Civil Engineering |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Structural Engineering (STE) /Former name = Structural Engineering and Construction (ST) |
| Chairperson(s) | Ogunlana, Stephen Olu |
| Examination Committee(s) | Saeed, Khalid;Maekawa, Koichi |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Ret - Ser Engineering Agency (RSEA) Republic of China |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1992 |
