TY - GEN
T1 - A computer module for multi-loaders-multi-trucks fleet selection for earthmoving projects
AU - El-Moslmani, K.
AU - Alkass, S.
AU - Al-Hussein, M.
PY - 2002
Y1 - 2002
N2 - This paper presents a computer model for multi-loader-multi-truck fleet selection for earthmoving projects. The model is used to assist in selecting the appropriate fleet of equipment i.e. technically feasible, and allowing for the choice of fleet with optimum output (least cost, maximum production, or minimum project duration). Based on the user's input data regarding the project characteristics (Altitude, hauling road grade and rolling resistance, type of soil, weather conditions, and equipment availability) and the selected type of loaders, the model calculates equipment performance and conducts the selection process. The model matches the selected type of loader with the different types of available haulers in order to select the most appropriate ones to work with the loader. Different fleet configurations are listed; production is calculated for each combination using Queuing method to get the optimum fleet selection, and choice to sort the best ten fleets according to production, cost, duration and availability. Customized equipment can be added for haulers and loaders. A case study is presented in this paper along with a comparison of the deterministic method's output with the models in order to validate the results.
AB - This paper presents a computer model for multi-loader-multi-truck fleet selection for earthmoving projects. The model is used to assist in selecting the appropriate fleet of equipment i.e. technically feasible, and allowing for the choice of fleet with optimum output (least cost, maximum production, or minimum project duration). Based on the user's input data regarding the project characteristics (Altitude, hauling road grade and rolling resistance, type of soil, weather conditions, and equipment availability) and the selected type of loaders, the model calculates equipment performance and conducts the selection process. The model matches the selected type of loader with the different types of available haulers in order to select the most appropriate ones to work with the loader. Different fleet configurations are listed; production is calculated for each combination using Queuing method to get the optimum fleet selection, and choice to sort the best ten fleets according to production, cost, duration and availability. Customized equipment can be added for haulers and loaders. A case study is presented in this paper along with a comparison of the deterministic method's output with the models in order to validate the results.
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:33645724483
SN - 1894662016
SN - 9781894662017
T3 - Proceedings, Annual Conference - Canadian Society for Civil Engineering
SP - 737
EP - 746
BT - CSCE 30th Annual Conference Proceedings
T2 - Canadian Society for Civil Engineering - 30th Annual Conference: 2002 Chellenges Ahead
Y2 - 5 June 2002 through 8 June 2002
ER -