Table 6 Heavy haulage consideration factors (Author’s compilation)
From: The study of project cargo logistics operation: a general overview
Parameter | Consideration factor |
|---|---|
Transport Route | Allowable GBP (T/m2), Route obstruction, Width/ Height limitation, Ground slope and grade resistances, the route inclination shall be less than 2%, Turning radius, overhead and lateral clearance within the route The load exerted from the heavy transport is still within the allowable GBP Number of turning points The surface ground should be even (proper maintenance to prevent any cavity on the bottom), with a solid foundation, and no sharp edges on the floor (Maoyao and Juan 2016) |
Trailer Configuration | Trailer Payload has considered safety factors The configuration trailer should be within the stability area (Escribano-García et al. 2021) The minimum hydraulic stability degree is 8 degrees, and the minimum structural stability is 5 degrees (Daal 2015) |
Mover truck specification | Requirement for: horsepower and tractive effort, front and rear axle rated capacity, fifth-wheel capacity, transmission reduction, and tire capacity (Bechtel 2002) |
Operational risk | Technical risk, Equipment failure, Communication breakdown, Human error risk, commercial risk, and any other risks identified to generate a contingency plan |