An expert system for hydraulic excavator and truck solution in surface mining

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Kirmanli C., Ercelebi S. G.

JOURNAL OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF MINING AND METALLURGY, vol.109, no.12, pp.727-738, 2009 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 109 Issue: 12
• Publication Date: 2009
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF MINING AND METALLURGY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.727-738
• Istanbul Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to develop an expert system for hydraulic excavator and truck selection in surface mining. Hydraulic excavators and trucks are finding increasing applications in mining operations. Hydraulic excavators are extensively used especially when bringing electricity to rural areas is difficult and for small-scale mining.