Algorithm for Mobile Crane Walking Path Planning in Congested Industrial Plants

Lei, Zhen; Han, SangHyeok; Bouferguène, Ahmed; Taghaddos, Hosein; Hermann, Ulrich; Al‐Hussein, Mohamed

doi:10.1061/(asce)co.1943-7862.0000929

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“…Only some studies have mentioned the RCP. Lei et al [21] proposed an algorithm that finds the walking path of the mobile crane. The algorithm is similar to the method for solving RCP as it considers the movement of the crane, unlike previous studies.…”

Section: Current State Of Mobile Crane Operation Planningmentioning

confidence: 99%

GA-Based Optimization Method for Mobile Crane Repositioning Route Planning

Gwak¹,

Lee

Choi

et al. 2021

Applied Sciences

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Mobile cranes have been used extensively as essential equipment at construction sites. The productivity improvement of the mobile crane affects the overall productivity of the construction project. Hence, various studies have been conducted regarding mobile crane operation planning. However, studies on solving RCP (the repositioning mobile crane problem) are insufficient. This article presents a mobile crane reposition route planning optimization method (RPOS) that minimizes the total operating time of mobile crane. It converts the construction site into a mathematical model, determines feasible locations of the mobile crane, and identifies near-global optimal solution (s) (i.e., the placement point sequences of mobile crane) by implementing genetic algorithm and dijkstra’s algorithm. The study is of value to practitioners because RPOS provides an easy-to-use computerized tool that reduces the lengthy computations relative to data processing and Genetic Algorithms (GAs). Test cases verify the validity of the computational method.

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Section: Current State Of Mobile Crane Operation Planningmentioning

confidence: 99%

GA-Based Optimization Method for Mobile Crane Repositioning Route Planning

Gwak¹,

Lee

Choi

et al. 2021

Applied Sciences

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“…To ensure lift safety and feasibility on an industrial project, multiple design and planning activities have to take place, and much of the decision-making process has been studied. The design and planning activities include rigging design, crane model selection, ground bearing pressure calculations, crane location and configuration for each module or vessel, path planning, access planning and overall lifting plans (Haas and Lin, 1995; Lei et al , 2015). Many studies have focused on automating mobile crane planning design and activities on industrial sites.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For instance, researchers have developed computer-aided systems to automatically identify potential crane locations based on the crane capacity, lifting range and utilization percentage (Al-Hussein et al , 2001, 2005; Hornaday et al , 1993). Others have analyzed the lifting, swinging and placement for a single object, and automated clash detection based on site constraints and crane configuration (Haas and Lin, 1995; Lei et al , 2013; Lei et al , 2015; Olearczyk et al , 2014; Raghunatha and Koshy, 2002). Further studies analyzed the crane walking path, where a crane picks up and travels with an object (e.g.…”

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“…Further studies analyzed the crane walking path, where a crane picks up and travels with an object (e.g. modules, equipment, vessels) before placing the object in its final position (Han et al , 2014; Lei et al , 2015). Hermann and coworkers, as well as Olearczyk and coworkers, integrated the aforementioned analyses in an integrated software platform that prepares engineered lift drawings and detects the potential conflict on job sites (Hermann et al , 2010; Olearczyk et al , 2015).…”

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A decision support tool for planning module installation in industrial construction

Farajmandi

Ali

Hermann

et al. 2020

ECAM

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PurposeProperly planned module installation on an industrial site is a critical factor in delivering a project safely, on time and within budget. Different sizes of heavy-duty mobile cranes are used to pick, swing and place the modules. Crane selection depends on module size and weight, as well as crane availability, location and configuration. Weeks can be spent in trial and error to prepare and improve module installation plans due to the large number of ways to install the modules on site, high crane operating costs and other crane-module constraints. A tool to automatically generate module installation plans is essential.Design/methodology/approachThis paper presents a novel heuristic-based methodology for planning and sequencing module installation on industrial construction sites that takes into account proposed technological constraints.FindingsCase studies are presented to demonstrate the ease and effectiveness of the developed methodology in planning module installations.Originality/valueOn a complex project, the tool can save time in preparing the installation plan, while also reducing the amount of crane supporting tasks (foundation preparation and crane movement).

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“…While planning the path of such auxiliary equipment is in most of the cases out of the scope of investigations [13], the practically highly relevant problem of mobile crane walking and path planning is tackled in [16]. Here, crane configurations are considered together with typical site constraints and the geometry of lifted equipment.…”

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Engineering Support Systems for Industrial Machines and Plants

Nonaka

Nakano

Ohya

et al. 2017

Advances in Through-Life Engineering Services

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In the business of industrial machines and plants, rapid and detailed estimates for planning installation or replacement of equipment, or maintenance work are key requirements for meeting the demands for greater reliability and lower costs, and for maintaining safe and secure operation. These engineering services should be supported by specific computer-aided methods. When replacing equipment at complex buildings or plants with high equipment density, the existing state of the installation locations and transportation routes for old and new equipment need to be properly measured. We have met this need by developing a specific object recognition technology based on 3D measurement, and by developing high-speed calculation technology of optimal routes for installation parts. This article provides an overview of these development projects with some real business application results.

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Algorithm for Mobile Crane Walking Path Planning in Congested Industrial Plants

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GA-Based Optimization Method for Mobile Crane Repositioning Route Planning

GA-Based Optimization Method for Mobile Crane Repositioning Route Planning

A decision support tool for planning module installation in industrial construction

Engineering Support Systems for Industrial Machines and Plants

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