RESEARCH PAPER
Optimization of electric concrete transport vehicle configuration for long-distance tunnel construction considering driving range: a case study
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Beijing Jiaotong University, China
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China Construction Civil Engineering Co., Ltd, China
Submission date: 2025-03-21
Final revision date: 2025-05-19
Acceptance date: 2025-06-15
Online publication date: 2025-06-19
Publication date: 2025-06-19
Eksploatacja i Niezawodność – Maintenance and Reliability 2026;28(1):207181
HIGHLIGHTS
- Driving range critical for ECTV optimization in tunnels.
- Seasonal changes impact ECTV deployment significantly.
- Increased excavation distance raises ECTV requirements.
- Balancing load capacity and range enhances efficiency.
- Case study validates model in plateau conditions.
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ABSTRACT
This study optimizes the configuration of Electric Concrete Transport Vehicles (ECTVs) for long-distance tunnel construction, focusing on the critical factors of driving range and reliability. A comprehensive model integrating tunnel length, terrain, construction schedules, vehicle load capacities, driving range, and reliability is developed. The study acknowledges limitations of traditional fuel-powered vehicles and proposes ECTVs as a sustainable and reliable alternative. The model is validated through a case study in a plateau region of Southwest China. Key findings show that the number of ECTVs required increases with excavation distance, seasonal variations significantly impact configuration, and balancing loading capacities with driving range and reliability is crucial for optimization. The study contributes a new approach to ECTV configuration by incorporating driving range and reliability into the model, offering practical guidance for construction managers to reduce costs, minimize delays, enhance efficiency, and improve reliability.
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