Integrating Simulation and Emission Models for Equipment Cost Analysis in Earthmoving Operations: Application Framework.

• Author / Creator

  Diaz Hernandez, Nicolas

• The construction industry is one of the major economic sectors that exert substantial influence on the state of the
  environment. There has been extensive research endeavors to develop methods and materials that are intended to
  turn this industry more cost-efficient while mitigating negative environmental impacts. However, the industry still
  creates a significant burden on the environment and further research and development on sustainability is desired
  by the construction industry and the society at large. This research aims to develop a methodology to address the
  immediate need for improving the sustainability performance of construction projects. To do so, this thesis
  develops an application framework that integrates simulation and emission models for equipment cost analysis in
  earthmoving operations. The application framework is based on the concepts of lean and green construction and
  the quantitative analytical models based on field measurements by Lewis (2009). Ultimately, the application
  framework represents a guideline that clearly defines the required information and system logic in order to develop
  simulation models that will select appropriate construction equipment considering greenhouse emissions and
  productivity performance simultaneously. The thesis also includes a case study in earthwork construction to
  demonstrate the practical application and effectiveness of the proposed methodology.

• Subjects / Keywords

  • Sustainability
  • Lean
  • Earthworks
  • Lewis

• Graduation date

  Spring 2021

• Type of Item

  Thesis

• Degree

  Master of Science

• DOI

  https://doi.org/10.7939/r3-9esj-9y96

• License

  This thesis is made available by the University of Alberta Libraries with permission of the copyright owner solely for non-commercial purposes. This thesis, or any portion thereof, may not otherwise be copied or reproduced without the written consent of the copyright owner, except to the extent permitted by Canadian copyright law.