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9780415359047

Agents And Multi-agent Systems In Construction

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  • ISBN13:

    9780415359047

  • ISBN10:

    041535904X

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2005-06-23
  • Publisher: Routledge

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Summary

This book describes current advances and future directions in the theory and application of intelligent agents and multi-agent systems in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector. It is the product of an international effort involving a network of construction IT and computing researchers, investigating different aspects of agent theory and applications. The chapters contributed cover different perspectives and application areas, and represent significant efforts to harness emerging technologies such as intelligent agents and multi-agent systems for improved business processes in the AEC sector. The first four chapters cover the theoretical foundations of agent technology whilst the remaining chapters deal with the application of agent-based systems in solving problems in the construction domain.

Table of Contents

List of figures vii
List of tables xi
List of boxes xiii
List of contributors xv
Acknowledgements xix
1 Introduction
1(5)
C.J. ANUMBA, O.O. UGWU AND Z. REN
2 Intelligent agents: fundamentals
6(25)
T. ARCISZEWSKI, Z. SKOLICKI AND K. DE JONG
3 Multi-agent systems in construction: an overview
31(56)
Z. REN, C.J. ANUMBA AND O.O. UGWU
4 Negotiation theories
87(15)
Z. REN, C.J. ANUMBA AND O.O. UGWU
5 Agent-support for collaborative design
102(60)
O.O. UGWU, C.J. ANUMBA AND A. THORPE
6 MASCOT: a multi-agent system for construction claims negotiation
162(24)
Z. REN AND C.J. ANUMBA
7 Specification and procurement of construction products using agents
186(25)
E.O. OBONYO, C.J. ANUMBA AND A. THORPE
8 Agent-based virtual marketplace for AEC-bidding
211(22)
M. SCHNELLENBACH-HELD, H. DENK AND A. ALBERT
9 Agent-based information search and retrieval
233(16)
M. SUN
10 Agents for standards processing 249(23)
H. KILICCOTE AND J.H. GARRETT, JR
11 Multi-agent-based procurement in the construction material supply chain 272(38)
C.E. UDEAJA AND J.H.M. TAH
12 Conclusions 310(11)
O.O. UGWU, C.J. ANUMBA AND Z. REN
Index 321

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