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Quantitative techniques for decision making in construction / S.L. Tang ... [et al.].

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Tang, S. L., Author.
Contributor:
Tang, S. L. (Siu-lam)
Series:
Construction and real estate series.
Construction and real estate series
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Decision making--Mathematical models.
Decision making.
Construction industry--Decision making.
Construction industry.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (229 p.)
Place of Publication:
Hong Kong : Hong Kong University Press, c2004.
Language Note:
English
Summary:
This book contains mainly quantitative techniques used to assist decision making, including analytic hierarchy process (AHP), decision theories, conditional probabilities and the value of information, inventory modeling, dynamic programming, Monte-Carlo simulation, CYCLONE simulation modeling, information systems and process of decision making in construction.
Contents:
CONTENTS; PREFACE; 1.ANALYTIC HIERARCHY PROCESS I; 2.ANALYIC HIERARCHY PROCESS II; 3.DECISION THEORY USING EMV CRITERION; 4.DECISION THEORY USING EUV CRITERION; 5.THE VALUE OF INFORMATION IN DECISION MODELS; 6.INVENTORY MODELLING I; 7.INVENTORY MODELLING II; 8.DYNAMIC PROGAMMING; 9.SIMULATION I; 10.SIMULATION II; 11.INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND PROCESS OF DECISION MAKING; 12.PLANNING AND SCHEDULING DECISION; BIBLIOGRAPHY; Answers to Selected Exercise Questions; ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Notes:
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-184).
Description based on print version record.
ISBN:
1-282-70392-7
9786612703928
988-220-260-8
OCLC:
655788152

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