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Calculate Mining Haul Truck Fixed-Route Cycle Time (Loaded + Empty)
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Mining Haul Truck Fixed-Route Cycle Time (Loaded + Empty) calculator computes Total cycle time in s using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided. Total cycle time is expressed in s. No universal acceptance threshold is defined by this calculator.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- Loading time = 110
- Spotting time (truck positioning at shovel) = 12
- Loaded travel time = 175
- Empty return travel time = 142
- Manoeuvring time (e.g., dump positioning, gear changes, safety checks) = 22
Expected Result:
- Total cycle time = 461
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Total cycle time = 461 s.
The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from automatically validated test cases.
Formula / Method
total cycle time = loading time + truck positioning at shovel + loaded travel time + empty return travel time + e.g., dump positioning, gear changes, safety checksFormula family: formula_mining_haul_truck_cycle_time_estimator_fixed_route_loadedempty
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| t_load | Loading time | INPUT | Loading time |
| t_spot | Spotting time (truck positioning at shovel) | INPUT | Spotting time (truck positioning at shovel) |
| t_travel_loaded | Loaded travel time | INPUT | Loaded travel time |
| t_travel_empty | Empty return travel time | INPUT | Empty return travel time |
| t_manoeuvre | Manoeuvring time (e.g., dump positioning, gear changes, safety checks) | INPUT | Manoeuvring time (e.g., dump positioning, gear changes, safety checks) |
| cycle_time | Total cycle time | OUTPUT | Total cycle time |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the loading time in s.
- Enter the spotting time (truck positioning at shovel) in s.
- Enter the loaded travel time in s.
- Enter the empty return travel time in s.
- Enter the manoeuvring time (e.g., dump positioning, gear changes, safety checks) in s.
- Step 1: Compute total cycle time.
- Read the total cycle time (s) from the results.
Engineering Summary
Calculate Mining Haul Truck Fixed-Route Cycle Time (Loaded + Empty)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The Mining Haul Truck Fixed-Route Cycle Time (Loaded + Empty) calculator estimates Total cycle time based on the input parameters you provide
Why is loading time important in this calculation?
loading time is directly proportional to total cycle time. When you enter loading time in s, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result total cycle time?
The calculator outputs total cycle time in s. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula
What units should I use for the inputs?
Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Loading time (s), Spotting time (truck positioning at shovel) (s), Loaded travel time (s), Empty return travel time (s), Manoeuvring time (e.g., dump positioning, gear changes, safety checks) (s). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results
What assumptions does this calculator use?
This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment
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