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System State Analysis Using Value Stream Mapping, Discrete Event Simulation, and Fuzzy Logic
DownloadFall 2022
Offsite construction (OSC) is a construction method commonly used for its benefits in improving quality, saving costs, and decreasing delivery time. Research on OSC production covers a wide range of applications, methodologies, and approaches, as attempts to optimize different aspects of any...
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An approach for Evaluating the Full Truck and Full Bucket Loading Strategies in Open-Pit Mining Using a Discrete Event Simulation and Machine Learning
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Material loading and hauling are crucial factors in the mining industry, comprising over 50% of the costs. Many studies covered optimization and improving the efficiency of truck-shovel operations. Decreasing operating costs is vital for mining companies to remain profitable and feasible....
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2022-11-29
AFA OAPF awarded 2023: Currently the Fine Arts Building (FAB) Gallery has a lack of available budget to support curatorial innovation and research specific to the Gallery's programs. There is also a lack of representation of works, research, and solo exhibitions by Indigenous and Black...
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Electric Rope Shovel Operation Enhancements, Understanding and Modelling the Impact of The Operator
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The loading and haulage system is considered a prominent part of a surface mine operation. Improving the system enhances the productivity and economics of an operation to a great extent. Operators play a critical role in the mine overall performance and production. Autonomous truck fleets have...
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A simulation-based decision-support system for reducing duration, cost, and environmental impacts of earthmoving operations
Download2020-01-01
Pourrahimian, Elyar, Al Hattab, Malak, Ead, Rana, Labban, Ramzi Roy, AbouRizk, Simaan
Earthmoving operations are equipment-intensive processes that rely heavily on the proper selection of the equipment fleet and proper scheduling of associated tasks. Early equipment planning decisions have direct implications on schedules, costs, and more importantly, the environmental performance...
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Multi-Objective Optimization for Reinforcement Detailing Design and Work Planning on a Reinforced Concrete Slab Case
DownloadFall 2018
Reinforced steel rebar is fabricated in the form of one-dimensional stocks, designed according to structural engineering code, and installed in various structural components. Cutting one-dimensional stocks to fit to project-specific requirements results in cutting losses, which is the major...
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A Distributed Simulation Approach for Contractor Company Performance Management in the Construction Industry
DownloadSpring 2015
Acquiring and sustaining an edge over competitors in an era that is characterized by more complex and massive projects, scarce resources, more stringent client requirements, and higher expectations from board members is quite challenging for construction companies. It is believed that...
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A Hybrid Fuzzy Discrete Event Simulation Framework for Analysis of Stochastic and Subjective Uncertainties in Construction Projects
DownloadSpring 2015
Discrete event simulation (DES) has proven to be an indispensable tool for planning and analyzing construction projects. Appropriate consideration of uncertainties of the inputs of DES results in more realistic outputs. Uncertainty in general can be categorized as stochastic and subjective....
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Spring 2015
Although much academic research has been performed in the study of construction process simulation, this research has not seen mainstream application in the construction industry. Many factors play a deterrent role in the adoption of simulation by construction end users, mainly the time, cost and...
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Spring 2014
The need for specialized software, particularly for repetitive construction is growing. Although simulation has been accepted in the research world, the industry has been slow to follow. The goal of this research is the development of a special purpose template for linear scheduling that is...