Challenges in line-of-balance scheduling

2002-11-01
Arditi, David
Tokdemir, Onur Behzat
Suh, Kangsuk
The line-of-balance ~LOB! method of scheduling is well suited to projects that are composed of activities of a linear and repetitive nature. The objective of this study is to set down the basic principles that can be used in the development of a computerized LOB scheduling system that overcomes the problems associated with existing systems and creates solutions to problems encountered in the implementation of repetitive-unit construction. The challenges associated with LOB scheduling include developing an algorithm that handles project acceleration efficiently and accurately, recognizing time and space dependencies, calculating LOB quantities, dealing with resource and milestone constraints, incorporating the occasional nonlinear and discrete activities, defining a radically new concept of criticalness, including the effect of the learning curve, developing an optimal strategy to reduce project duration by increasing the rate of production of selected activities, performing cost optimization, and improving the visual presentation of LOB diagrams.
Journal of Construction Engineering and Management

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Citation Formats
D. Arditi, O. B. Tokdemir, and K. Suh, “Challenges in line-of-balance scheduling,” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, pp. 545–556, 2002, Accessed: 00, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://hdl.handle.net/11511/40328.