An integrated multi-objective optimization model for solving the construction time-cost trade-off problem

Choongwan Koo, Taehoon Hong, Sangbum Kim

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Abstract

As construction projects become larger and more diversified, various factors such as time, cost, quality, environment, and safety that need to be considered make it very difficult to make the final decision. This study was conducted to develop an integrated Multi-Objective Optimization (iMOO) model that provides the optimal solution set based on the concept of the Pareto front, through the following six steps: (1) problem statement; (2) definition of the optimization objectives; (3) establishment of the data structure; (4) standardization of the optimization objectives; (5) definition of the fitness function; and (6) introduction of the genetic algorithm. To evaluate the robustness and reliability of the proposed iMOO model, a case study on the construction time-cost trade-off problem was analyzed in terms of effectiveness and efficiency. The results of this study can be used: (1) to assess more than two optimization objectives, such as the initial investment cost, operation and maintenance cost, and CO2 emission trading cost; (2) to take advantage of the weights as the real meanings; (3) to evaluate the four types of fitness functions; and (4) to expand into other areas such as the indoor air quality, materials, and energy use.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)323-333
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Civil Engineering and Management
Volume21
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 3 Apr 2015

Keywords

  • construction management
  • fitness function
  • multi-objective optimization
  • non-dominated solution
  • pareto front

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