Abstract
AbstractThe learning curve theory is implemented for the assessment and prediction of performance in repetitive and complex construction operations. The purpose of this study is to explore the applicability of learning curve concepts for the fabrication of floating caissons, a construction activity that has not been adequately explored in the published literature. Although standard statistics and simulation methods have been used, a direct comparison of the produced results, along with their emerging inferences, is attempted for the first time. In addition, simulation modeling is used to predict future performance within the learning curve paradigm. An extended version of an existing simulation platform (CaissonSim) is used to execute the computations. A straight-line model is applied to quantify the improvements in productivity and the dynamically changing learning rates. A comparative analysis of the results has shown that both the statistical and simulation-based approaches have yielded satisfactory re...
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