Uncertainty and flexibility considerations in the planning of Thilawa Port Development Project in Myanmar | |
| Author | Ko Ko Naing |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.CM-14-06 |
| Subject(s) | Thilawa Port Development Project Port Planning--Myanmar Uncertainty Thilawa Port (Myanmar) |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Construction Engineering and Infrastructure Management, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. CM-14-06 |
| Abstract | Ports, a major infrastructure investment with a very long return period have a design life of several decades that must accommodate the present demand as well as the future. The present volatility, and the complex and dynamic nature of ports create new challenges for port planning and development. The many logistical, technological, political, legal and economic uncertainties under which the port must operate, make the planning of these complex infrastructures very challenging.Inorder to manage such uncertainties, the traditional systems of engineering practices should try to incorporate with essential properties such as flexibility, versatility and adaptability into their plans and designs.Flexibility helpsachieve long-termfinancial viability in face of uncertainties surrounding port,while reducing environmental and social impacts. Therefore,the first step is to know the nature of uncertaintiesfrom the planning to end ofoperation stage inengineering projects. Then, incorporating flexibility in the project planning to overcome both external and internal uncertainties around the port. The results will help inredirectingthe choiceof decision-makers towards flexibility is to make visible its long-termbenefits, and its contribution to sustainability. |
| Year | 2014 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. CM-14-06 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Construction Engineering and Infrastructure Management (CM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Hadikusumo, B.H.W.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Chotchai Charoenngam;Santoso, Djoen San; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway; |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2014 |