I will reiterate here that I remain highly curious that most economic discussions focus on economies of scale and thus constantly encourage scale increase and growth.
truss type A and B can be processed in welding station 1).Others, for example the painting bays, were left as flexible station areas to allow recording of the capacity over time.. Other input data included:.
truss parameters, such as type, dimensions, and other product data.production schedules, to specify the order in which truss types would be made.throughput and timing data, such as processing times of stations, speed of conveyors and speed of cranes..
The data itself was not hard-coded into the model and instead read from an external data file, which made running multiple simulations for differing parameters a rapid process.. Several different scenarios were simulated in the model that were made up from combinations of options.This included different production schedules and whether transport timings were included, to test sensitivity of the system to these inputs.
We also added scenarios for a +/- 20% variation on process timings (for example, the welding stations), using a triangular distribution.. We defined key outputs to measure performance of the system, including schedule completion time (i.e.
how long it took to manufacture all trusses in the schedule) and average daily throughput, for comparison against expected market demand.Using digital design tools as part of a sustainable construction strategy enables exact material quantities to be determined, down to the number of screws and bolts required for a building.
This allows materials to be ordered with minimal wastage.. Material passports can be assigned to every material within the building, listing out its environmental and technical performance.This means materials can be selected on their environmental merits.
At the end of the building’s life, materials can be correctly reused and disposed of due to the knowledge of the material.. 3D printing building components enables exact shapes to be manufactured, improving accuracy and reducing waste for more sustainable construction..Virtual reality can be used to create replicas of buildings and spaces so the client and building users can experience a building before construction.
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