Continuing Research in the Development of Interactive Man-Computer Systems for Engineering-Construction Projects.

摘要

This report describes research employing an interactive man-computer environment to develop,implement and test hypotheses and systems involving integrated network models for the planning and control of resources and operations on large engineering-construction Projects. Such analytical systems and procedures are urgently needed for planning and controlling increasingly large and complex engineering and construction projects. Examples include rapid transit systems,nuclear power plants,and mining developments. Specific objectives included: (a) Continue development of promising analytical algorithms and procedures. (b) Implement systems and hardware for communications at the man-computer interface to integrate the project engineers'experience,judgment and qualitative analysis directly into the problem-solving process. (c) Minimize the feedback time required to get information to decision makers for control purposes. (d) Develop objective means to evaluate alternatives in planning and control subsystems.