Optimization of resource allocation and leveling using genetic algorithms

Journal of Construction Engineering and Management

Volumn 125, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 167-175

  Hegazy, Tarek ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO   (Canada)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

GENETIC ALGORITHMS; HEURISTIC METHODS; OPTIMIZATION; PROJECT MANAGEMENT;

RESOURCE LEVELING;

RESOURCE ALLOCATION;

EID: 0032642926     PISSN: 07339364     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1999)125:3(167)     Document Type: Article

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