Research on Dynamic Optimization of a Critical Path Based on Stochastic Duration and the Earned Value Method
Critical paths are widely used in project schedule management, but most existing studies ignore the volatility and dynamic characteristics of project duration, which increases the risk of project implementation. This paper proposes a dynamic optimization model of random duration and the EVM (earned...
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| description | Critical paths are widely used in project schedule management, but most existing studies ignore the volatility and dynamic characteristics of project duration, which increases the risk of project implementation. This paper proposes a dynamic optimization model of random duration and the EVM (earned value method) based on critical path technology. The random duration based on a lognormal distribution is introduced into critical path technology, and the completion probability model is established to evaluate the fluctuation of the project completion schedule. Then, the earned value correction model is established and combined with performance indicators to improve the dynamic management system of proactive scheme scheduling and reactive scheme scheduling. The proposed method can fully consider the fluctuation and dynamics of the project duration, effectively reduce the errors caused by the uncertain fluctuation of the duration, and further improve scientific management and reduce management costs. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-06b7eb3d6a1f4de1a58c9d3e0073fb332025-08-20T02:17:19ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092025-04-01158128510.3390/buildings15081285Research on Dynamic Optimization of a Critical Path Based on Stochastic Duration and the Earned Value MethodPing Cao0Danyang Li1Zhi Cao2Dinglei Huang3Jiawei Wang4School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, ChinaSchool of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, ChinaSchool of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, ChinaSchool of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, ChinaSchool of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, ChinaCritical paths are widely used in project schedule management, but most existing studies ignore the volatility and dynamic characteristics of project duration, which increases the risk of project implementation. This paper proposes a dynamic optimization model of random duration and the EVM (earned value method) based on critical path technology. The random duration based on a lognormal distribution is introduced into critical path technology, and the completion probability model is established to evaluate the fluctuation of the project completion schedule. Then, the earned value correction model is established and combined with performance indicators to improve the dynamic management system of proactive scheme scheduling and reactive scheme scheduling. The proposed method can fully consider the fluctuation and dynamics of the project duration, effectively reduce the errors caused by the uncertain fluctuation of the duration, and further improve scientific management and reduce management costs.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/8/1285random durationEVMcritical pathsdynamic management |
| spellingShingle | Ping Cao Danyang Li Zhi Cao Dinglei Huang Jiawei Wang Research on Dynamic Optimization of a Critical Path Based on Stochastic Duration and the Earned Value Method Buildings random duration EVM critical paths dynamic management |
| title | Research on Dynamic Optimization of a Critical Path Based on Stochastic Duration and the Earned Value Method |
| title_full | Research on Dynamic Optimization of a Critical Path Based on Stochastic Duration and the Earned Value Method |
| title_fullStr | Research on Dynamic Optimization of a Critical Path Based on Stochastic Duration and the Earned Value Method |
| title_full_unstemmed | Research on Dynamic Optimization of a Critical Path Based on Stochastic Duration and the Earned Value Method |
| title_short | Research on Dynamic Optimization of a Critical Path Based on Stochastic Duration and the Earned Value Method |
| title_sort | research on dynamic optimization of a critical path based on stochastic duration and the earned value method |
| topic | random duration EVM critical paths dynamic management |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/8/1285 |
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