Many industrial problems today combine continuous and combinatorial dimensions. These mixed variable optimization problems are often solved by decomposing them into subproblems, especially when they are large. Most of the common decomposition techniques are based on practical speci cities of the problem. Mathematical programming also provides formal decomposition methods. However, these decompo...

Improving safety and productivity of earthwork operations is of paramount importance, especially in congested sites where collisions are more probable. Automated Machine Guidance and Control technology is expected to improve both safety and productivity of earthwork operations by providing excavator operators with higher level of support regarding the path planning of excavators based on site c...

Purpose The development of communication and artificial intelligence technologies has raised interest in connectivity increased autonomy automated earthmoving equipment for earthwork. These changes are motivating work to reduce uncertainties, terms improving object detection capability reducing strikes accidents on site. purpose this study is illustrate industrial drivers earthwork systems; ide...

Despite of the advances in construction planning and scheduling software, construction managers and planners are still facing problems in achieving accurate planning, scheduling and costing due to the one-off nature of the construction projects and the inherently uncertain site conditions and soil characteristics. The aim of the research presented in this paper is to introduce a new methodology...