An Analysis of the Lifetimes of Naval Construction Force Heavy Construction Equipment
Abstract
Every year, millions of dollars are spent on recapitalizing and maintaining heavy construction equipment for the Naval Construction Force. These enlisted sailors in the Naval Construction Force, the Seabees, are tasked with providing general horizontal and vertical engineering capabilities worldwide. The equipment they use is of a commercial make with some military modifications. In understanding how to find the best plan for future purchases, we must first understand what affects the service life of the equipment. We cannot look to the commercial sector for advice because of the ways in which each sector uses the equipment. A commercial loader may run long, consistent hours under moderate load, whereas the same type of loader in the Seabees may run short, intermittent hours, but under severe load or conditions. To enable an understanding of what affects the service life of the heavy construction equipment, we utilized inventory data, maintenance data, and a classification algorithm. Classifying equipment according to whether it realized the expected service life will allow better planning for future purchases and investment of maintenance dollars. This in turn, will provide for more equipment availability for the Seabees to meet mission requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1173461
Entities
People
- Timothy S Palik
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School