To evaluate the dynamic behavior of a container crane under seismic loads accurately,the contact state between the wheels and the rails or the ground that significantly affect the seismic response of the structure mus...To evaluate the dynamic behavior of a container crane under seismic loads accurately,the contact state between the wheels and the rails or the ground that significantly affect the seismic response of the structure must be considered elaborately.This paper has proposed a modeling method based on the theory of contact and friction for simulating the nonlinear seismic response of large and flexible structure of a jumbo movable container crane,including the contact problem regarding the wheels attached to the bottom of its legs and the rails on which they ride.These models are used to perform extensive dynamic time-history analysis in order to find out their nonlinear dynamic behavior under various excitation modes.It is found that the presented numerical modeling method simulates the nonlinear seismic response of a container crane quite well.Notably,it can verify and expand our understanding of the seismic behaviors by evaluating response performance for the large seaport cranes.展开更多
A hybrid control approach is proposed to achieve the desired performance. Firstly a robust input shaper is designed to reduce the transient vibration and residual vibration of the container efficiently. Then a simple ...A hybrid control approach is proposed to achieve the desired performance. Firstly a robust input shaper is designed to reduce the transient vibration and residual vibration of the container efficiently. Then a simple fuzzy logic controller is designed to eliminate the residual vibration completely in order to guarantee the positioning precision. Such a hybrid approach is simple in structure and readily realizable. Simulation results verify the fine performance of this hybrid control approach. It can achieve perfect elimination of residual vibration and concise positioning of the container load, and it is robust to parameter variations （mainly for cable length） and external disturbances.展开更多
Tide is a significant factor which interferes with the berthing and departing operations of vessels in tidal ports. It is a preferable way to incorporate this factor into the simultaneous berth allocation and quay cra...Tide is a significant factor which interferes with the berthing and departing operations of vessels in tidal ports. It is a preferable way to incorporate this factor into the simultaneous berth allocation and quay crane( QC) assignment problem( BACAP) in order to facilitate the realistic decision-making process at container terminal. For this purpose,an integrated optimization model is built with tidal time windows as forbidden intervals for berthing or departing. A hind-and-fore adjustment heuristic is proposed and applied under an iterative optimization framework. Numerical experiment shows the satisfying performance of the proposed algorithm.展开更多
Quayside container crane is a kind of huge dimension steel structure,which is the major equipment used for handling container at modern ports.With the aim to validate the safety and reliability of the crane under seis...Quayside container crane is a kind of huge dimension steel structure,which is the major equipment used for handling container at modern ports.With the aim to validate the safety and reliability of the crane under seismic loads,besides conventional analysis,elastic-plastic time history analysis under rare seismic intensity is carried out.An ideal finite element（FEM） elastic-plastic mechanical model of the quayside container crane is presented by using ANSYS codes.Furthermore,according to elastic-plastic time history analysis theory,deformation,stress and damage pattern of the structure under rare seismic intensity are investigated.Based on the above analysis,the established reliability model according to the reliability theory,together with seismic reliability analysis based on Monte-Carlo simulation is applied to practical analysis.The results show that the overall structure of the quayside container crane is generally unstable under rare seismic intensity,and the structure needs to be reinforced.展开更多
An optimization model for scheduling of quay cranes (QCs) and yard trailers was proposed to improve the overall efficiency of container terminals. To implement this model, a two-phase tabu search algorithm was designe...An optimization model for scheduling of quay cranes (QCs) and yard trailers was proposed to improve the overall efficiency of container terminals. To implement this model, a two-phase tabu search algorithm was designed. In the QCs scheduling phase of the algorithm, a search was performed to determine a good QC unloading operation order. For each QC unloading operation order generated during the QC's scheduling phase, another search was run to obtain a good yard trailer routing for the given QC's unloading order. Using this information, the time required for the operation was estimated, then the time of return to availability of the units was fed back to the QC scheduler. Numerical tests show that the two-phase Tabu Search algorithm searches the solution space efficiently, decreases the empty distance yard trailers must travel, decreases the number of trailers needed, and thereby reduces time and costs and improves the integration and reliability of container terminal operation systems.展开更多
The integrated berth-crane allocation problem at container terminals is addressed under the uncertainty of vessel arrival time at operational level. To ensure both robustness and flexibility of the 2-stage decision pr...The integrated berth-crane allocation problem at container terminals is addressed under the uncertainty of vessel arrival time at operational level. To ensure both robustness and flexibility of the 2-stage decision processes,a dynamic decision framework is proposed based on the dynamic analysis of information and operation at container terminal. A mixed integer programming model is established aiming at minimizing total cost of all vessels,including the cost of fixed to-be-executed decisions in the 1^(st) stage and expected cost of the adjustable stochastic-scenario-based decisions of all scenarios in the 2^(nd) stage. A multi-layer nested Tabu search is proposed for each epoch dynamically. Finally numerical experiments have been conducted to testify the effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed model and algorithm.展开更多
The efficiency of yard operations is critical to the overall productivity of a container terminal because the yard serves as the interface between the landside and waterside operations.Most container terminals use yar...The efficiency of yard operations is critical to the overall productivity of a container terminal because the yard serves as the interface between the landside and waterside operations.Most container terminals use yard cranes to transfer containers between the yard and trucks(both external and internal).To facilitate vessel operations,an efficient work schedule for the yard cranes is necessary given varying work volumes among yard blocks with different planning periods.This paper investigated an agent-based approach to assign and relocate yard cranes among yard blocks based on the forecasted work volumes.The goal of our study is to reduce the work volume that remains incomplete at the end of a planning period.We offered several preference functions for yard cranes and blocks which are modeled as agents.These preference functions are designed to find effective schedules for yard cranes.In addition,we examined various rules for the initial assignment of yard cranes to blocks.Our analysis demonstrated that our model can effectively and efficiently reduce the percentage of incomplete work volume for any real-world sized problem.展开更多
Quay crane and yard truck scheduling are two important subproblems in container terminal opera- tions which have been studied separately in previous research, This paper proposes a new problem for the integrated quay ...Quay crane and yard truck scheduling are two important subproblems in container terminal opera- tions which have been studied separately in previous research, This paper proposes a new problem for the integrated quay crane and yard truck scheduling for inbound containers. The problem is formulated as a mixed integer programming （MIP） model. Due to the intractability, a genetic algorithm （GA） and a modified Johnson＇s Rule-based heuristic algorithm （MJRHA） are used for the problem solution. In addition, two closed form lower bounds are given to evaluate the solution accuracy. Computational experiments show that the solution algorithm can efficiently handle the scheduling problem and that the integrated methods are very useful.展开更多
An efcient approach for yard crane(YC)scheduling is proposed in this paper.The definition of task group for YC scheduling is proposed.A mixed integer programming(MIP)model is developed.In the model,objective functions...An efcient approach for yard crane(YC)scheduling is proposed in this paper.The definition of task group for YC scheduling is proposed.A mixed integer programming(MIP)model is developed.In the model,objective functions are subject to the minimization of the total delay of complete time for all task groups and the minimization of block-to-block movements of YCs.Due to the computational scale of the non-deterministic polynomial(NP)complete problem regarding YC scheduling,a rolling-horizon decision-making strategy is employed to solve this problem,by converting the MIP model into another MIP model in the scheduling of each rolling period.Afterwards,a heuristic algorithm based on modified A*search is developed to solve the converted model and obtain near optimal solution.Finally,the computational experiments are used to examine the performance of the proposed approach for YC scheduling.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51275369)
文摘To evaluate the dynamic behavior of a container crane under seismic loads accurately,the contact state between the wheels and the rails or the ground that significantly affect the seismic response of the structure must be considered elaborately.This paper has proposed a modeling method based on the theory of contact and friction for simulating the nonlinear seismic response of large and flexible structure of a jumbo movable container crane,including the contact problem regarding the wheels attached to the bottom of its legs and the rails on which they ride.These models are used to perform extensive dynamic time-history analysis in order to find out their nonlinear dynamic behavior under various excitation modes.It is found that the presented numerical modeling method simulates the nonlinear seismic response of a container crane quite well.Notably,it can verify and expand our understanding of the seismic behaviors by evaluating response performance for the large seaport cranes.
基金This project is supported by National Hi-tech Research and DevelopmentProgram of China (863 Program, No.2002AA412010).
文摘A hybrid control approach is proposed to achieve the desired performance. Firstly a robust input shaper is designed to reduce the transient vibration and residual vibration of the container efficiently. Then a simple fuzzy logic controller is designed to eliminate the residual vibration completely in order to guarantee the positioning precision. Such a hybrid approach is simple in structure and readily realizable. Simulation results verify the fine performance of this hybrid control approach. It can achieve perfect elimination of residual vibration and concise positioning of the container load, and it is robust to parameter variations （mainly for cable length） and external disturbances.
基金National Natural Science Foundations of China(Nos.70771065,71171130,61473211,71502129)
文摘Tide is a significant factor which interferes with the berthing and departing operations of vessels in tidal ports. It is a preferable way to incorporate this factor into the simultaneous berth allocation and quay crane( QC) assignment problem( BACAP) in order to facilitate the realistic decision-making process at container terminal. For this purpose,an integrated optimization model is built with tidal time windows as forbidden intervals for berthing or departing. A hind-and-fore adjustment heuristic is proposed and applied under an iterative optimization framework. Numerical experiment shows the satisfying performance of the proposed algorithm.
基金supported by National High Technology Research and Development Program 863 Plan (No. 2009AA043000)
文摘Quayside container crane is a kind of huge dimension steel structure,which is the major equipment used for handling container at modern ports.With the aim to validate the safety and reliability of the crane under seismic loads,besides conventional analysis,elastic-plastic time history analysis under rare seismic intensity is carried out.An ideal finite element（FEM） elastic-plastic mechanical model of the quayside container crane is presented by using ANSYS codes.Furthermore,according to elastic-plastic time history analysis theory,deformation,stress and damage pattern of the structure under rare seismic intensity are investigated.Based on the above analysis,the established reliability model according to the reliability theory,together with seismic reliability analysis based on Monte-Carlo simulation is applied to practical analysis.The results show that the overall structure of the quayside container crane is generally unstable under rare seismic intensity,and the structure needs to be reinforced.
文摘An optimization model for scheduling of quay cranes (QCs) and yard trailers was proposed to improve the overall efficiency of container terminals. To implement this model, a two-phase tabu search algorithm was designed. In the QCs scheduling phase of the algorithm, a search was performed to determine a good QC unloading operation order. For each QC unloading operation order generated during the QC's scheduling phase, another search was run to obtain a good yard trailer routing for the given QC's unloading order. Using this information, the time required for the operation was estimated, then the time of return to availability of the units was fed back to the QC scheduler. Numerical tests show that the two-phase Tabu Search algorithm searches the solution space efficiently, decreases the empty distance yard trailers must travel, decreases the number of trailers needed, and thereby reduces time and costs and improves the integration and reliability of container terminal operation systems.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.71502129,61473211)
文摘The integrated berth-crane allocation problem at container terminals is addressed under the uncertainty of vessel arrival time at operational level. To ensure both robustness and flexibility of the 2-stage decision processes,a dynamic decision framework is proposed based on the dynamic analysis of information and operation at container terminal. A mixed integer programming model is established aiming at minimizing total cost of all vessels,including the cost of fixed to-be-executed decisions in the 1^(st) stage and expected cost of the adjustable stochastic-scenario-based decisions of all scenarios in the 2^(nd) stage. A multi-layer nested Tabu search is proposed for each epoch dynamically. Finally numerical experiments have been conducted to testify the effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed model and algorithm.
文摘The efficiency of yard operations is critical to the overall productivity of a container terminal because the yard serves as the interface between the landside and waterside operations.Most container terminals use yard cranes to transfer containers between the yard and trucks(both external and internal).To facilitate vessel operations,an efficient work schedule for the yard cranes is necessary given varying work volumes among yard blocks with different planning periods.This paper investigated an agent-based approach to assign and relocate yard cranes among yard blocks based on the forecasted work volumes.The goal of our study is to reduce the work volume that remains incomplete at the end of a planning period.We offered several preference functions for yard cranes and blocks which are modeled as agents.These preference functions are designed to find effective schedules for yard cranes.In addition,we examined various rules for the initial assignment of yard cranes to blocks.Our analysis demonstrated that our model can effectively and efficiently reduce the percentage of incomplete work volume for any real-world sized problem.
文摘Quay crane and yard truck scheduling are two important subproblems in container terminal opera- tions which have been studied separately in previous research, This paper proposes a new problem for the integrated quay crane and yard truck scheduling for inbound containers. The problem is formulated as a mixed integer programming （MIP） model. Due to the intractability, a genetic algorithm （GA） and a modified Johnson＇s Rule-based heuristic algorithm （MJRHA） are used for the problem solution. In addition, two closed form lower bounds are given to evaluate the solution accuracy. Computational experiments show that the solution algorithm can efficiently handle the scheduling problem and that the integrated methods are very useful.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.71101090)the Shanghai Top Academic Discipline Project-Management Science&Engineering,the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission Project(Nos.12ZZ148,13YZ080 and 14YZ112)+1 种基金the Ministry of Transport Research Projects(No.2012-329-810-180)the Shanghai Maritime University Research Project(Nos.20120102 and 20110019)
文摘An efcient approach for yard crane(YC)scheduling is proposed in this paper.The definition of task group for YC scheduling is proposed.A mixed integer programming(MIP)model is developed.In the model,objective functions are subject to the minimization of the total delay of complete time for all task groups and the minimization of block-to-block movements of YCs.Due to the computational scale of the non-deterministic polynomial(NP)complete problem regarding YC scheduling,a rolling-horizon decision-making strategy is employed to solve this problem,by converting the MIP model into another MIP model in the scheduling of each rolling period.Afterwards,a heuristic algorithm based on modified A*search is developed to solve the converted model and obtain near optimal solution.Finally,the computational experiments are used to examine the performance of the proposed approach for YC scheduling.
