Search for dissertations about: "earthmoving operations"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words earthmoving operations.

  2. 1. Logistics of Earthmoving Operations : Simulation and Optimization

    Author : Jiali Fu; Haris Koutsopoulos; Andreas Tapani; KTH; []
    Keywords : ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : Earthworks are a fundamental part of heavy construction engineering and involve the moving and processing of the soil surface of earth. Normally, earthmoving operations are carried out during the early stages of heavy construction projects. READ MORE

  4. 2. Evaluating and Improving the Transport Efficiency of Logistics Operations

    Author : Jiali Fu; Harilaos Koutsopoulos; Constantinos Antoniou; KTH; []
    Keywords : ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; transport efficiency; earthmoving operations; off-peak urban deliveries; simulation; optimization; GPS data; Transportvetenskap; Transport Science;

    Abstract : The thesis focuses on evaluating and improving the transport efficiency of two types of logistics operations in the supply chain.One research area is the production of raw material in construction operations, specifically earthmoving operations. READ MORE

  5. 3. Assessing Energy Use and Carbon Emissions to Support Planning of Environmentally Sustainable Earthmoving Operations

    Author : Hassanean S.H Jassim; Thomas Olofsson; Nashwan Dawood; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; energy use; CO2 emissions; earthmoving operation; operational characteristics; project conditions; selection equipment configuration; Byggproduktion och teknik; Construction Management and Building Technology;

    Abstract : Road and infrastructure projects have significant environmental impacts due to their high energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Among it, earthmoving operations contribute disproportionately to these impacts because of their intensive use of heavy machinery. READ MORE

  6. 4. Productivity Improvements in Construction Transport Operation through Lean Thinking and Systems of Systems

    Author : David Rylander; Jakob Axelsson; Rauno Heikkilä; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; Computer Science; datavetenskap;

    Abstract : The purpose of a quarry is to extract rock material to deliver gravel and raw material to its customers. The products can be further processed to e.g., extract minerals such as iron or to produce cement and asphalt. READ MORE