AP2-Earth

Abstract

Simulation studies are well suited for the analysis of earth moving operations for many reasons. First, projects generally involve some form of resource interactions where certain equipment must obtain certain resources before proceeding. Second, task durations are highly empirical and are thus suited for stochastic modeling. And third, projects are affected by external processes such as breakdowns and external traffic. Simulation can take all of those elements into account and help estimators gain greater insight into the interactions and productions of earth moving projects.