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The Use of Computers in Evaluating Truck Performance
- Format:
- Conference/Event
- Author/Creator:
- Pratt, R. N., author.
- Conference Name:
- National Earthmoving Industry Conference (1965-04-06 : Peoria, Illinois, United States)
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Place of Publication:
- Warrendale, PA SAE International 1965
- Summary:
- AbstractThe haulage cycle as a factor in successful operation of a mining property is described. At Kennecott a change over was made from rail to truck haulage as the best means for over burden removal.Factors determining efficient utilization of equipment in a haulage operation such as tonnage to be moved, grade and length of hauls, equipment capacity, maintenance, and weather conditions were evaluated. The method whereby computers were used to analyze these variables and to provide guide lines for optimum utilization of equipment is presented
- Notes:
- Vendor supplied data
- Publisher Number:
- 650279
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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