Framework for an intelligent earthwork system: Part II. Task identification/scheduling and resource allocation methodology

This paper is focused on developing (1) automated task identification and scheduling method and (2) resource allocation method for intelligent earthwork system (IES) described in Part I. The task identification and planning in IES involve the translation of input data to tasks for earthwork operations and explanation of what will happen with the scheduled time zone, where it will happen, and how it will happen. After scheduling earthwork tasks, the available resources, which refer to construction equipment, are allocated for task execution. Resource allocation is essential to achieve successful earthwork operations and is carried out using the resource allocation policy, which is based on the contract net algorithm proposed by Smith and Davis.