Network Planning in Road Construction

Abstract

Network Planning in Road Construction

Bukalova A.Yu., Bukalov G.E.

Incoming article date: 29.08.2019

The article discusses the method of network planning in road construction as a method of rational resource planning. The calculation of the main indicators of the network graph such as the early start of work, the late start of work, the calculation of the critical path as the probable time of the construction duration is given. Analysis of the network schedule allows you to identify the time reserve for reducing construction time by a reasonable redistribution of resources and equipment. The results of this study will allow at the planning stage to analyze the data and choose the most optimal option for construction from the position of the correct distribution of resources and equipment, as well as their savings. At the stage of construction, it will allow you to monitor and control the progress of construction work, thereby monitoring the flow of funds and achieve savings or the optimal amount of construction without risks. Also, the results of the study will allow, without critical changes, to reduce construction time without changing the sequence of construction technology and without increasing mechanisms and labor costs. Subsequently, the results of the study can serve as the basis for developing a mechanism for optimizing network schedules from the position of the redistribution of teams to carry out construction work, as well as a reasonable combination of works that use the same type of mechanisms.

Keywords: road construction, network planning, earlier start of work, late start of work, critical path, resource management, construction duration