Logistics of Earthmoving Operations: Simulation and Optimization Tools for Efficient Earthmoving Logistics in Construction Projects

Abstract

Earthworks are an important aspect of heavy construction engineering because they require moving and manipulating the earth's soil surface. Earthmoving operations are typically carried out in the early stages of large-scale construction projects. The accomplishment of the fundamental earthmoving dictates the sequence of the other sections of a project to a great extent. Furthermore, the operations necessitate both costly heavy equipment and people. As a result, from the perspective of project management, increasing the efficiency of earthmoving activities is a main goal.The goal of this thesis is to create simulation and optimization tools for earthmoving logistics. Modeling earthmoving activities accurately is critical for simulation credibility, and the well-known CYCLONE modelling approach is used to depict earthmoving logistics. a unique occasion.