A physics simulation tool for the container loading problem

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2014

Authors

Ramos, AG (Author) Other; Jacob, J (Author) Other; Justo, J (Author) Other; Oliveira, JF (Author) FEUP; Rui Rodrigues (Author) FEUP; Gomes, AM (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: 26th European Modeling and Simulation Symposium, EMSS 2014

Pages: 212-219

26th European Modeling and Simulation Symposium, EMSS 2014

10 September 2014 through 12 September 2014

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Scopus - 3 Citations

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Authenticus ID: P-00A-4D5

Abstract (EN): In the Container Loading Problem literature, the cargo dynamic stability constraint has been evaluated by the percentage of boxes with insufficient lateral support. This metric has been used as a proxy for the real-world dynamic stability constraint and has conditioned the algorithms developed for this problem. It has the advantage of not being expensive from a computation perspective. However, guaranteeing that at least three sides of a box are in contact with another box or with the container wall does not necessarily ensure stability during transportation. In this paper we propose a physics simulation tool based on a physics engine that will be used in the evaluation of the dynamic stability constraint. We compare the results of our physics simulation tool with the state-of-the-art simulation engineering software Abaqus Unified FEA, and conclude that our tool is a promising alternative.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific