TY  - JOUR
AB  - Deployment of optimal size of resources is a key issue in repetitive construction projects. This paper describes a simulation model based on queuing theory for the resource scheduling of a real repetitive housing project involving 320 dwelling units constructed in East Delhi, India. The optimal size of resources, defined as the minimum size required to keep the project duration a minimum, has been identified from the results of a series of sensitivity analyses in which the size of the resources was varied one at a time. The duration of the project, the period of utilization of the resources, and the queue length of activities waiting for service are also reported in this paper. It has been shown that reduction in size of resources is achievable without increasing the duration of the project and queue length of activities. Increase in the size of some specialised crews is also proved advantageous.
VL  - 7
IS  - 4
SN  - 0969-9988
DO  - 10.1108/eb021158
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/eb021158
AU  - DHANASEKAR M.
PY  - 2000
Y1  - 2000/01/01
TI  - Identification of optimal size resources for a repetitive housing construction
T2  - Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
PB  - MCB UP Ltd
SP  - 347
EP  - 361
Y2  - 2024/04/23
ER  -