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Minimum Cost Maintenance in Heavy Haul Rail Track

Authors :
Lamson, S. T.
Hastings, N. A. J.
Willis, R. J.
Source :
Journal of the Operational Research Society; March 1983, Vol. 34 Issue: 3 p211-223, 13p
Publication Year :
1983

Abstract

This paper describes two complementary studies concerning the maintenance and replacement of heavy haul railway track. Minimum cost policies are derived using decision networks in one case and a group replacement model in the other. The results indicate relatively large cost savings on current practice.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01605682 and 14769360
Volume :
34
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of the Operational Research Society
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs39520613
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1057/jors.1983.49