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Area of Science:

  • Construction Management
  • Operations Research
  • Civil Engineering

Background:

  • Efficient planning and scheduling are vital for repetitive construction projects, especially highway infrastructure.
  • Traditional methods struggle with uncertainties and resource fluctuations in large-scale projects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a Monte Carlo simulation-based framework for enhancing repetitive construction project planning.
  • To systematically model activity prioritization, resource allocation, and schedule optimization.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Monte Carlo simulation to model uncertainties in project parameters.
  • Analyzed eighteen hypothetical project cases under varying conditions.
  • Validated the framework with three real-world highway projects in Egypt.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated substantial improvements in project duration and resource utilization efficiency compared to conventional methods.
  • Achieved efficiency gains of up to 80% in real-world highway projects.
  • The framework effectively mitigates uncertainties and optimizes project outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed Monte Carlo simulation framework offers a data-driven, adaptable solution for repetitive construction planning.
  • Provides a robust tool for planners to improve efficiency and mitigate risks.
  • Confirms practical applicability and significant benefits for highway infrastructure projects.