This paper presents a computer model FLSELECTOR for equipment fleet selection for earthmoving operations The methodology based on the queuing theory is incorporated in a computer module to...

Figure 23 Fleet selection and data analysis in FLSELECTOR Figure 24 The distribution of times between truck arrivals and departures Figure 25 The model used for calculating Figure 31 Major elements of waiting-line systems Figure 32 Inter-arrival time distribution Figure 33 Service time distribution Figure 34 Queuing model classification...

and 6 Reference 4 presented a method for equipment fleet selection for earthmoving operations using computer model FLSELECTOR that utilizes the queuing theory The advancement in computers and sensing technology encouraged the utilization of different types of sensors for tracking construction equipment and acquiring the required...

This paper presents a computer model FLSELECTOR for equipment fleet selection for earthmoving operations The methodology based on the queuing theory is incorporated in a computer module to account for the uncertainties in that are normally associated with the equipment selection process FLSELECTOR is capable of assisting the users in making...

In addition to the fleet selection FLSELECTOR allows the user to compare between the outputs of the different hauling routes from the loading to the dumping area FLSELECTOR is implemented using Visual Basic for Application VBA and Microsoft Excel 2000 and...

1707 The 1 st International Applied Geological Congress Department of Geology Islamic Azad University - Mashad Branch Iran 26-28 April 2010 attribute decision making technique Fig1 indicates effective parameters in selection fleet types 2 Expert System This is one of the first systems planned for selecting equipments in surface mining in 1987...

method of fleet selection and haul cycle analysis FLSELECTOR module for equipment fleet selection using the form M/E/c /K was developed in 2002 by El-Moslmani allows for an optimum fleet to be selected based on least cost maximum production 1 Ercelebi and Bascetin also gave out a...

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...

The computer module called FLSELECTOR is used to assist in choosing proper fleet size FLSELECTOR is implemented using Visual Basic for Application VBA and Microsoft Excel and allows for an optimum fleet to be selected based on least cost maximum production or minimum project duration El-Moslmani 2002...

Fleet selection systems have been developed by researchers in Brazil and worldwide but most of them consider only trucks and excavators/loaders or scrapers This research aims at developing a FLSELECTOR Fleet Selector GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System GPS...

how to develop and effective fleet selector subtitle the first step is determining that the vehicles are suited for their tasks make sure that they are properly equipped and consider other factors such as cost containment resale value and company image availability find a library where document is available...

Abstract This research concentrates on presenting a methodology for equipment fleet selection for earthmoving operations The methodology is incorporated in a developed computer module FLSELECTOR Fleet SELECTOR capable of assisting the users in making management decisions required for earthmoving operations such as determining the size and number of trucks and...

This research concentrates on presenting a methodology for equipment fleet selection for earthmoving operations The methodology is incorporated in a developed computer module FLSELECTOR Fleet SELECTOR capable of assisting the users in making management decisions required for earthmoving operations such as determining the size and number of trucks and excavators haul road lengths and...

The efficiency of the truck-and-shovel fleet plays a major role in cost control Equipment selection for surface mining a review christina burt department of mathematics and statistics university of melbourne melbourne australia cnburt lou caccetta department of mathematics and statistics curtin university of technology bentley austra Mining...

5 Evaluation and Selection of a Fleet of Aircraft 2 Fleet Planning Fleet planning is very important for any airline Fleet planning determines what type of aircraft the airline should buy and how many of them in order to achieve the airline goals Fleet planners also get involved in...