Whale Algorithm for Schedule Optimization of Construction Projects Employing Building Information Modeling
ABSTRACT This study introduces a new approach by applying the Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) to create construction schedules using geometric data from Building Information Modeling (BIM). The algorithm utilizes 3D model information to establish stability criteria, which are organized in a Direc...
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| author | S. M. Golmaei J. Vahidi Morteza Jamshidi |
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| description | ABSTRACT This study introduces a new approach by applying the Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) to create construction schedules using geometric data from Building Information Modeling (BIM). The algorithm utilizes 3D model information to establish stability criteria, which are organized in a Directed Design Structure Matrix (DSM). These criteria are integrated into the WOA Fitness function to enhance the constructability of schedules, where each schedule is symbolized as a unique whale. Through iterative WOA computations, the approach consistently achieves maximum constructability scores starting from randomly generated schedules, affirming the efficacy of this method. The results reveal that the proposed algorithm effectively produced fully executable project schedules from diverse inputs. Despite variations in computational times due to different input parameters, the experiments verified the consistent generation of schedules that are 100% executable. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-eb8f9eb8e83a461b8473cf3fa4b59ff92025-08-20T01:49:58ZengWileyEngineering Reports2577-81962025-03-0173n/an/a10.1002/eng2.70022Whale Algorithm for Schedule Optimization of Construction Projects Employing Building Information ModelingS. M. Golmaei0J. Vahidi1Morteza Jamshidi2Department of Civil Engineering, Sari Branch Islamic Azad University Sari IranDepartment of Computer Science Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran IranDepartment of Civil Engineering, Chalous Branch Islamic Azad University Chalous IranABSTRACT This study introduces a new approach by applying the Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) to create construction schedules using geometric data from Building Information Modeling (BIM). The algorithm utilizes 3D model information to establish stability criteria, which are organized in a Directed Design Structure Matrix (DSM). These criteria are integrated into the WOA Fitness function to enhance the constructability of schedules, where each schedule is symbolized as a unique whale. Through iterative WOA computations, the approach consistently achieves maximum constructability scores starting from randomly generated schedules, affirming the efficacy of this method. The results reveal that the proposed algorithm effectively produced fully executable project schedules from diverse inputs. Despite variations in computational times due to different input parameters, the experiments verified the consistent generation of schedules that are 100% executable.https://doi.org/10.1002/eng2.70022construction schedulingdesign processindustry foundation classes (IFC)three‐dimensional modelwhale optimization algorithm |
| spellingShingle | S. M. Golmaei J. Vahidi Morteza Jamshidi Whale Algorithm for Schedule Optimization of Construction Projects Employing Building Information Modeling Engineering Reports construction scheduling design process industry foundation classes (IFC) three‐dimensional model whale optimization algorithm |
| title | Whale Algorithm for Schedule Optimization of Construction Projects Employing Building Information Modeling |
| title_full | Whale Algorithm for Schedule Optimization of Construction Projects Employing Building Information Modeling |
| title_fullStr | Whale Algorithm for Schedule Optimization of Construction Projects Employing Building Information Modeling |
| title_full_unstemmed | Whale Algorithm for Schedule Optimization of Construction Projects Employing Building Information Modeling |
| title_short | Whale Algorithm for Schedule Optimization of Construction Projects Employing Building Information Modeling |
| title_sort | whale algorithm for schedule optimization of construction projects employing building information modeling |
| topic | construction scheduling design process industry foundation classes (IFC) three‐dimensional model whale optimization algorithm |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/eng2.70022 |
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