| Abstract: | A materials handling system was required for a projected fabrication works. Detailed time studies were made of overhead cranes handling similar material, and the information thus obtained was analysed, leading to improved understanding of the operation of the cranes and hence to measures for increasing their effectiveness. The same time studies were used as a basis for simulating the materials handling system in the projected works on an English Electric “DEUCE” computer. By simulating various combinations of handling equipment a suitable solution was obtained and is now in successful operation. |
