Particle Swarm Optimization for Construction Site Unequal-Area Layout

Zhang, Hong; Wang, Jia Yuan

doi:10.1061/(asce)0733-9364(2008)134:9(739)

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“…A number of site layout models used a set of predetermined locations, with predetermined shapes and sizes, to represent the available space on the site (Yeh 1995;Li and Love 1998;Tam et al 2001;Mawdesley and Al-Jibouri 2003;Zouein et al 2002;Li and Love 2000;Zhang and Wang 2008). This approach simplifies the layout planning problem to an assignment problem, in which the aim is to determine the best assignment of n objects to n (or n +) predetermined locations.…”

Section: Predetermined Locationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The constructs of site layout modeling: an overview

Sadeghpour

Andayesh

2015

Can. J. Civ. Eng.

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Abstract:The efficient planning of site space through the course of a construction project is referred to as site layout planning. Due to its impact on safety, productivity and security on construction sites, several site layout planning models have been developed in the past decades. These models have the common aim of generating best layouts considering the defined constraints and conditions. However, the underlying assumptions that were made during the development of these models seem disparate and often implicit. This study provides an overview of the existing models and aims to draw a holistic view of variables that have been considered at different levels of detail and using different approaches in the site layout literature. Through close examination and comparative analysis of existing models, this study identifies the components that need to be considered for site layout modeling, referred to as constructs. Possible approaches that can be used to realize each construct are presented, and the advantages and disadvantages of these approaches are discussed. It is hoped that this study contributes to a better understanding of site layout modeling, and provide an outline for the development of new site layout planning models.Key words: construction site planning, site layout modeling, modeling constructs, site management, optimization models.Résumé : La planification de l'agencement d'un espace défini dans le cadre d'un chantier de construction est appelée « plan d'aménagement de site ». En raison de l'impact de ce dernier sur la sécurité, la productivité et la sûreté des sites de construction, de nombreux modèles de plans d'aménagement de site ont été développés au cours des dernières décennies. Ces modèles ont pour objectif commun de concevoir des aménagements optimaux en tenant compte de contraintes et de conditions précises. Cependant, les hypothèses de base émises lors de l'élaboration de ces modèles semblent nombreuses et souvent implicites. La présente étude fournit un aperçu des modèles existants et a pour but d'offrir une vision globale des variables qui ont été étudiées à différents niveaux de détail et sous diverses approches dans la littérature traitant de l'aménagement de site. Grâce à un examen attentif et à une analyse comparative des modèles existants, le présent article identifie les composants, nommés « structures », à prendre en compte dans la modélisation de l'aménagement de site. L'article décrit également les différentes approches pouvant être adoptées pour créer chaque structure ainsi que les avantages et désavantages de ces approches. Il est à espérer que la présente étude contribuera à une meilleure compréhension de la modélisation de l'aménagement de site et constituera un point de départ à l'élaboration de nouveaux modèles de plans d'aménagement de site. [Traduit par le Rédaction] Mots-clés : plan de site de construction, modélisation d'aménagement de site, structures de modélisation, gestion de site, modèles d'optimisation.

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Section: Predetermined Locationsmentioning

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The constructs of site layout modeling: an overview

Sadeghpour

Andayesh

2015

Can. J. Civ. Eng.

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“…Many researchers have utilized particle swarm optimization (PSO) in construction site layout field [2,16,17,18]. For instance Zang and Wang [17] proposed a PSO model for an un-equal area static CSLP problem under single objective function.…”

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“…For instance Zang and Wang [17] proposed a PSO model for an un-equal area static CSLP problem under single objective function. Xu and Li [18] considered a multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithm (MOPSO) to solve a dynamic site layout problem in fuzzy random environment.…”

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A hybrid WOA-CBO algorithm for construction site layout planning problem

Kaveh

Moghaddam

2017

Scientia Iranica

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The whale optimization algorithm (WOA) is a recently developed swarm-based optimization algorithm inspired by the hunting behavior of humpback whales. This study attempts to enhance the original formulation of the WOA by hybridizing it with some concepts of the colliding bodies optimization (CBO) in order to improve solution accuracy, reliability and convergence speed. The new method, called WOA-CBO algorithm, is applied to construction site layout planning problem. To show the efficiency and performance of the WOA and WOA-CBO in construction site layout problems, three case studies are selected. First case is a discrete and equal area facility layout problem that every facility could assign to any location. Second case is an unequal area version of discrete facility layout problem with more constraints and the last case is a continuous model of construction site layouts. These cases are studied by WOA, CBO and WOA-CBO, and the results are compared with each other.

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“…Ning et al 2011;Gharaie et al 2006), and particle swarm optimization (e.g. Xu & Li 2012;Zhang & Wang 2008) have been employed in past research.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…There are two approaches to define the objective function for optimization: quantitative, where the material handling cost is minimized, and qualitative, where "some measure of closeness rating" is minimized (Rosenblatt 1986). The studies conducted by Jang (2002), Elbeltagi et al (2004), and Cheng and Connor (1996) are examples of using qualitative methods, and the studies by El-Rayes and Khalafallah (2005), Hakobyan (2008), and Zhang and Wang (2008) are examples of using quantitative methods. Most previous research following either a quantitative or qualitative approach has inspired formulation from the following general term:…”

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Simulation Applications in Construction Site Layout Planning

RazaviAlavi

AbouRizk

2013

Proceedings of the 30th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining (ISARC 2013): Building Th

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In the planning phase of every construction project, layout of temporary facilities is a crucial task; site layout can affect safety, travel cost and time, construction productivity, and space utilization. However, site layout planning can be a complicated problem, due to the interdependency of influencing factors. Although interaction among activities is one of the major drivers of site layout planning, it has not been properly addressed in past research. In this study, simulation is presented as a promising tool to address this gap. The capability of simulation technology to model complex processes in construction projects makes use of simulation tools in site layout optimization problems effective, while existing methods are unable to perfectly model these problems, in some cases. Additionally, the advantages and challenges of implementing simulation are assessed and a generic framework for simulation application in site layout planning is proposed.

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Particle Swarm Optimization for Construction Site Unequal-Area Layout

Cited by 93 publications

References 27 publications

The constructs of site layout modeling: an overview

The constructs of site layout modeling: an overview

A hybrid WOA-CBO algorithm for construction site layout planning problem

Simulation Applications in Construction Site Layout Planning

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