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Pavement maintenance programming considering two objectives: maintenance costs and user costs

International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 2013
This paper presents the development and implementation of a Multi-Objective Decision-Aid Tool (MODAT) tested with data from the Estradas de Portugal's Pavement Management System. The MODAT uses a multi-objective deterministic section-linked optimisation model with different possible goals: minimisation of agency costs, minimisation of user costs ...
Susana Meneses, Adelino Ferreira
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Controlling Maintenance Costs

SAE Technical Paper Series, 1996
<div class="htmlview paragraph">As aero engines mature the operator, the repair base, and the manufacturer look for controlled means of extending operational life, as a means of controlling maintenance costs. The approach must focus on component integrity and performance to ensure a cost effective release life can be achieved. The program must be
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Cost of poor maintenance

Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, 2011
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to propose and discuss cost of poor maintenance (CoPM), as a concept for managing the improvement of maintenance performance within manufacturing industry.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on literature studies and two workshops with representatives from industry and academia.FindingsCoPM is proposed as a
Antti Salonen, Mats Deleryd
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Meter Maintenance Costs

Journal AWWA, 1951
survey meter maintenance practice in cities in the United States having populations from 100,000 to 200,000, a questionnaire was sent to the 56 cities that are in this group. That 40, or 71.4 per cent, of the total completed the questionnaire indicates that there is a vital interest in this subject.
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Maintenance Cost Modeling102

2013
When rail vehicles run on a track, the wheels cause tangential and normal forces, as well as vibrations. This results in deterioration, influencing system performance and limiting life of components on both vehicle and track. In order to maintain the performance and safety of the system, the track has to be inspected, maintained or renewed.
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Installation and Maintenance Costs

2006
The decision regarding which Web server, portal engine, or particular technology to use is never an independent, straightforward process. Typically, the manufacturers’ recommendations are well founded, and only very experienced implementers, or those who wish to experiment, should mix and match various products.
Jana Polgar   +2 more
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Modelling Maintenance – Cost Optimised Maintenance in Shipping

2020
Most ship management companies base the operational cost calculation on scheduled maintenance jobs. Scheduled maintenance jobs do not take unforeseen maintenance into account. This under-estimates the operational budget. The estimation of the operational costs can be improved by including the unforeseen maintenance costs.
de Geus-Moussault, S.R.A. (author)   +3 more
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Cost Effective Maintenance Contracting

1992
Increased emphasis on highway maintenance and the need to accomplish the maintenance programs as efficiently as possible, prompted this study. The objectives of the study addressed herein are the identification of maintenance activities performed by contract, determination of equivalent levels of service between contract performed and in-house ...
Meade, Bobby W., Hunsucker, David Q.
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The Maintenance Cost Iceberg

SAE Technical Paper Series, 1971
<div class="htmlview paragraph">How effective and complete is the work being done in fleet garages today? Is the fault with management or does it belong to the manufacturer of inferior material or cost.</div> <div class="htmlview paragraph">This paper will attempt to show that a well designed management information system is a vital ...
Fred Becker, Clifford L. Hayden
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Cost Effective Maintenance Contracting

1991
Faced with ever increasing maintenance needs and constrained resources for meeting those needs, government agencies are searching for the most cost effective means of conducting highway maintenance. One alternative being used is contracting highway maintenance to private agencies.
Meade, Bobby W., Hunsucker, David Q.
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