Optimization Methodology of Project Construction Scheduling for Intermodal Terminal Planning Problems
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
2010
Subject Area
infrastructure - station, infrastructure - interchange/transfer, mode - mass transit, place - asia
Keywords
construction, terminal planning, intermodal terminals, location indicator, volume indicator, node indicator, general indicator
Abstract
The goal of this paper is to present a methodology to optimize project construction scheduling for intermodal terminal planning problems. To accomplish that goal, an algorithm is developed to optimize dynamically the prioritization for all planned intermodal terminals. Optimized project construction scheduling can mitigate traffic congestion and decrease the total travel time. In addition, it is important to make full use of the intermodal terminals to achieve the maximum benefit with a limited financing plan. Essentially, project construction scheduling for intermodal terminals is intended to determine the optimal sequence of intermodal terminal project construction. This paper presents four concepts: location indicator, volume indicator, node indicator, and general indicator. The general indicator is equal to the weighted sum of the location indicator, volume indicator, and node indicator, and it is the key factor in optimizing project construction scheduling. A case study in Beijing is provided to demonstrate the practicability and feasibility of the proposed method.
Rights
Permission to publish the abstract has been given by TRB, copyright remains with them.
Recommended Citation
Wang, Z., Chen, Y., Wang, H., Kang, H, & Yu, Y. (2010). Optimization Methodology of Project Construction Scheduling for Intermodal Terminal Planning Problems. Transportation Research Record, Vol. 2144, Pp. 189-196.
