Simulating Haul Durations for Linear Scheduling

A major portion of highway construction work is comprised of linear activities. A linear activity is one that progresses along a path (non-stationary), as it does it is complete and another activity can proceed. Traditional scheduling methods model linear activities as having constant production rates. Linear scheduling allows an activity to be modeled as a line with dimensions of time and location. The slope of the line at any point represents the planned productivity rate of the activity. Predicting the productivity of linear activities is a scheduler's most difficult task. Simulation can be used to give planners greater insight into the factors that influence an activity's production rate.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1998
• Where: WSC
• Authors: David J. Harmelink, Maria Andrea Bernal
• Keywords: Linear Activities, Linear Activity, Model Linear Activities, Modeling And Simulation, WSC 1998