Abstract: Allocation of funds for multidistrict highway agencies has traditionally been decided by the central administration based on predetermined criteria or formulas along with some consultation with regional agencies. In many ...

Abstract: It is common knowledge that the optimal values of the calibrated parameters of a rainfall-runoff model for one model response may not be the optimal values for another model response. Thus, it is highly desirable to derive ...

Abstract: A system is described that combines: (1) Videotape data collection from field construction operations; (2) statistical reduction and analysis of data; and (3) computer‐based simulation modeling. As implemented, a videotape ...

Abstract: The success of a catchment model is known to depend a great deal on the catchment-model calibration scheme applied to it. This paper presents the application of a genetic algorithm (GA) in the search for the optimal values ...

Abstract: A new approach for resource scheduling using genetic algorithms (GAs) is presented here. The methodology does not depend on any set of heuristic rules. Instead, its strength lies in the selection and recombination tasks ...

Abstract: Eliminating workers’ unsafe behavior is one of the most important goals for onsite management and behavior-based safety programs have been widely used. However, the existing method lacks consideration of the worker’s inner ...

Abstract: Stringent pressure on public finances has made China’s infrastructure development a “bottleneck” in its bid to sustain rapid economic growth. As a result, many modalities have been developed to utilize the resources and ...