Resource Scheduling Using Neural Dynamics Model of Adeli and Park

This paper presents a mathematical model for resource scheduling considering project scheduling characteristics generally ignored in prior research, including precedence relationships, multiple crew-strategies, and time cost trade-off. Previous resource scheduling formulations have traditionally focused on project duration minimization. The proposed model considers the total project cost minimization. Furthermore, resource leveling and resource-constrained scheduling have traditionally been solved independently. In the new formulation, resource leveling and resource-constrained scheduling are performed simultaneously. The proposed model is solved using the patented neural dynamics model of Adeli and Park. A case study is presented to demonstrate the performance of the method under various resource availability profiles.

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