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Alarcón, L F and Ashley, D B (1996) Modeling Project Performance for Decision Making . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(03), 265–73.
Gibson, G E, McGinnis, C I, Flanigan, W S and Wood, J E (1996) Constructability in Public Sector . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(03), 274–80.
Gransberg, D D (1996) Optimizing Haul Unit Size and Number Based on Loading Facility Characteristics . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(03), 248–53.
- Type: Journal Article
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- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1996)122:3(248)
- Abstract:
Determining the optimum size and number of haul units for an earthmoving project is a task of critical importance. Past approaches fail to recognize critical characteristics of the loading facility which ultimately impact on the overall system production. Regardless of the size or number of haul units used in an earthmoving project, the hauling system's total production can never exceed the productivity of the loading facility. This paper presents an improved model for optimizing haul unit size and number based on a function of loading facility characteristics as modeled by a load growth curve. The model relies on the derivation of a cost index number (CIN) to determine the optimum size and number of haul units for the given loading facility. Detailed discussions of the impact of rounding off haul unit number are also presented to highlight the importance of this decision. The paper concludes that the use of this model provides a means to design the construction equipment fleet for a wide range of material moving projects.
Hartman, F and Snelgrove, P (1996) Risk Allocation in Lump-Sum Contracts—Concept of Latent Dispute . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(03), 291–6.
Hastak, M, Halpin, D W and Vanegas, J (1996) COMPASS—New Paradigm for Project Cost Control Strategy and Planning . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(03), 254–64.
Ioannou, P G and Martinez, J C (1996) Comparison of Construction Alternatives Using Matched Simulation Experiments . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(03), 231–41.
Lin, K and Haas, C T (1996) An Interactive Planning Environment for Critical Operations . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(03), 212–22.
Samuels, A F and Bruder, M J (1996) Construction Representative: Scheduling and Cost Management . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(03), 281–90.
Shohet, I M and Laufer, A (1996) Exterior Cladding Methods: A Technoeconomic Analysis . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(03), 242–7.
Stager, D K (1996) Organizing and Managing a Finance-Design-Build Project in Turkey: Fourth Roebling Lecture, 1995 . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(03), 199–204.
Tiong, R L K (1996) CSFs in Competitive Tendering and Negotiation Model for BOT Projects . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(03), 205–11.
Walker, K K, Schexnayder, C, Mayo, R E and Walsh, K D (1996) Methods and Procedural Considerations in Demolishing Tall Concrete Chimneys . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(03), 223–30.