Megaproject risk analysis and simulation a dynamic systems approach / by Prince Boateng, Zhen Chen, Stephen O. Ogunlana.
| Author/creator | Boateng, Prince |
| Other author | Ogunlana, Stephen O., 1957- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Bingley : Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2017. |
| Description | xxxvi, 334 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction: The problem with megaprojects ; Purpose and scope ; Structure of the book ; Originality and value -- The Edinburgh Tram Network (ETN) project: Background to the project ; STEEP risks -- Megaprojects risks assessment framework: Risk analysis framework ; Risk clusters -- Megaproject risk quantification: Analysis of risk interdependency ; ANP model ; Pairwise comparison ; Supermatrix calculation ; Risk rating ; Consistency test ; Risk Priority Index (RPI) -- Risk simnulation: Project risk systems model ; STEEP risks system: Social risks system, Technical risks system, Economic risks system, Environmental risks system, Political risks system ; System verification ; System modelling, testing and simulation ; System validation -- Conclusions: Value for practice ; Contribution and impacts ; Practical guide ; Limitations and further research. |
| Summary | Providing new knowledge on risk analysis and simulation for megaprojects, this book is essential reading for both academics and practitioners. Its focus is on technical descriptions of a newly developed dynamic systems approach to megaproject risk analysis and simulation. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-248) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Issued in other form | ebook version : 9781786358301 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2017275339 |
| ISBN | 178635831X (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9781786358318 (hardback) |
| ISBN | (ePub ebook) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |