CN4006 Computer Applications in Construction Engineering and Planning Syllabus:

CN4006 Computer Applications in Construction Engineering and Planning Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021

OBJECTIVE:

 To study and understand the optimization techniques, inventory models and scheduling techniques applied to construction engineering.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION

Overview of IT Applications in Construction – Construction process – Computerization in Construction – Computer-aided Cost Estimation – Developing applications with database software.

UNIT II OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES

Linear, Dynamic, and Integer Programming – Branch and Bound Techniques – Application to Production Scheduling, Equipment Replacement, Material Transportation and Work Assignment Problems – Software applications.

UNIT III INVENTORY MODELS

Deterministic and Probabilistic Inventory Models – Software applications.

UNIT IV SCHEDULING APPLICATION

PERT and CPM – Advanced planning and scheduling concepts – Computer applications – Case study.

UNIT V OTHER PROBLEMS

Sequencing problems – Simulation – Enterprises – Introduction to ERP systems.

OUTCOME:

On completion of this course, the student is expected to be able to
CO1 Use of software’s in construction Industry.
CO2 Apply various optimization techniques.
CO3 Apply Deterministic and Probabilistic Inventory Models.
CO4 Analyze the scheduling concepts.
CO5 Solve problems using simulation and ERP systems.

REFERENCES:

1. Billy E. Gillet., Introduction to Operations Research – A Computer Oriented Algorithmic Approach, McGraw Hill, 2008.
2. Feigenbaum, L., Construction Scheduling with Primavera Project Planner Prentice Hall Inc., 2002.
3. Ming Sun and Rob Howard, “Understanding I.T. in Construction, Spon Press, Taylor and Francis Group, 2004.
4. Paulson, B.R., Computer Applications in Construction, McGraw Hill, 1995.
5. Tarek Hegazy, Computer-Based Construction Project Management, Pearson New International Edition, 2013.