Location Optimization for a Group of Tower Cranes

A computerized model to optimize location of a group of tower cranes is presented. Location criteria are balanced workload, minimum likelihood of conflicts with each other, and high efficiency of operations. Three submodels are also presented. First, the initial location model classifies tasks into...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of construction engineering and management 1999-03, Vol.125 (2), p.115-122
Hauptverfasser: Zhang, P, Harris, F. C, Olomolaiye, P. O, Holt, G. D
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A computerized model to optimize location of a group of tower cranes is presented. Location criteria are balanced workload, minimum likelihood of conflicts with each other, and high efficiency of operations. Three submodels are also presented. First, the initial location model classifies tasks into groups and identifies feasible location for each crane according to geometric "closeness." Second, the former task groups are adjusted to yield smooth workloads and minimal conflicts. Finally, a single-tower-crane optimization model is applied crane by crane to search for optimal location in terms of minimal hook transportation time. Experimental results and the steps necessary for implementation of the model are discussed.
ISSN:0733-9364
1943-7862
DOI:10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1999)125:2(115)