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Analysis of an EPC project: a solution to the resource constrained project scheduling problem using genetic algorithms

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  • M. Suresh
  • Pankaj Dutta
  • Karuna Jain

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This study employs a generalised resource constrained project scheduling problem to estimate an optimal schedule for an engineering–procurement–construction (EPC) project. We present a decision support system using a repetitive mutation-based genetic algorithm for solving multiple resource constrained problems while scheduling the activities in a construction project. The objective is to determine the minimum makespan of the project subject to the precedence and limited resource constraints. The effectiveness of the proposed evolutionary strategy is compared with some standard problems and finally, a real-life EPC project scheduling problem of a petroleum refinery is illustrated.

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  • M. Suresh & Pankaj Dutta & Karuna Jain, 2011. "Analysis of an EPC project: a solution to the resource constrained project scheduling problem using genetic algorithms," International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 8(2), pages 251-269.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijisen:v:8:y:2011:i:2:p:251-269
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    1. M. Suresh & Pankaj Dutta & Karuna Jain, 2015. "Resource Constrained Multi-Project Scheduling Problem with Resource Transfer Times," Asia-Pacific Journal of Operational Research (APJOR), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 32(06), pages 1-30, December.

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