Research on Work Flow Optimization and Visualization System

Author

Lu, Weizhuo ; Wang, Yaowu ; Yao, Bing

Author_Institution

Harbin Inst. of Technol., Harbin

fYear

2007

fDate

18-21 Aug. 2007

Firstpage

814

Lastpage

817

Abstract

Employing genetic algorithms and 4D-CAD technology, this paper implements work flow optimization and visualization system utilizing extensible Markup Language (XML) for date exchange standard. Optimization module solves time-cost trade off problem using multi-objective genetic algorithms with logic relationships, availability of work flow and work flow continuity constraint; Visualization module employing 4D-CAD technology makes the construction managers understand work flow conditions and correspondingly time-space conflicts. Application instance shows the developed model effectively ensures work flow continuity and enhances the feasibility of schedule.

Keywords

XML; architectural CAD; data visualisation; genetic algorithms; project management; scheduling; workflow management software; 4D-CAD technology; Extensible Markup Language; XML; construction project management; construction schedule; date exchange standard; logic relationship; multiobjective genetic algorithm; time-cost trade off problem; visualization system; work flow continuity constraint; work flow optimization module; Constraint optimization; Dynamic programming; Genetic algorithms; Job shop scheduling; Logic; Modular construction; Processor scheduling; Technology management; Visualization; XML; 4D-CAD; Genetic algorithms; lean construction; schedule; work flow;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Automation and Logistics, 2007 IEEE International Conference on

Conference_Location

Jinan

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-1531-1

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICAL.2007.4338676

Filename

4338676