Abstract: Data used for training and testing a neural network (NN) are often collected from limited sample projects. They may constitute clusters instead of being evenly distributed over the entire space. This paper first studies ...

Abstract: The primary purpose of data transformation is to modify the distribution of input variables so that they can better match outputs. The performance of a neural network is often improved through data transformations. There ...

Abstract: An aggregate production plant mainly consists of conveyors, crushers, and screens. How to set up the closed-side openings of crushers and the openings of screens is an important issue for the plant manager in order to ...

Abstract: Enterprise resource planning (ERP) was originated in the manufacturing industry. It provides a general working environment for an enterprise to integrate its major business management functions with one single common ...

Abstract: This paper discusses the development of an animation tool for the activity-based construction (ABC) modeling and simulation system. The tool uses an activity-based network diagram, i.e., ABC simulation model, as the animation ...

Abstract: This paper describes the application of fuzzy logic to discrete event simulation in dealing with uncertainties of construction operations. The uncertainties in the quantity of resources required to activate an activity are ...

Abstract: This study proposes an integration of particle swarm optimization (PSO) and a construction simulation so as to determine efficiently the optimal resource combination for a construction operation. The particle-flying mechanism ...

Abstract: Delay is one of the most common problems in the construction industry. This paper presents a method for computing activity delays and assessing their contributions to project delay. The method consists of a set of equations, ...