Abstract: Public concern over the deterioration of the infrastructure calls for rational solutions to the problem of neglect of dangerously failing water, wastewater, and transportation networks. In particular, decisions over ...

Abstract: The New Jersey DOT (NJDOT) operates and maintains a network of thousands of kilometers of conduits, many carrying fiber-optic cables that are vital to the state’s communication system. These primarily nonmetallic conduits ...

Abstract: This paper presents the performance dimensions of water distribution networks. In the absence of physical models for pipe deterioration, the evaluation of different performance factors such as maintenance and operating ...

Abstract: Resource plannirtg and management is one of the most important ingredients for competitiveness and profitability in today's construction industry. In order to control costs, equipment and labor should be utilized in the ...

Abstract: This paper documents a comprehensive operations anslysis with the objective of improving production levels at the engineering division of a public agency. The work content and the nature of the problem are representative ...

Abstract: This paper presents a linear programming formulation of the resource allocation problem applied to water distribution system rehabilitation and reconstruction. The decision variables are fractions of large bundles of water ...