Developing a Cost-Effective, Reliable and Sustainable PC Supply System Under Price Volatility and Uncertain Materials Supply

Sarker, Bhaba R.; Mazumder, Anik

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Developing a Cost-Effective, Reliable and Sustainable PC Supply System Under Price Volatility and Uncertain Materials Supply

2025-11-01
By Sarker, Bhaba R. ; Mazumder, Anik

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English

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Creators:

Sarker, Bhaba R. ; Mazumder, Anik
Corporate Creators:

Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.)
Corporate Contributors:

Transportation Infrastructure Precast Innovation Center (TRANS-IPIC) Tier-1 University Transportation Center (UTC) ; United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program ; United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
Subject/TRT Terms:

Cost Effectiveness Logistic Regression Analysis Nonlinear Programming Optimization Precast Concrete Procurement Raw Materials Reliability Supply Chain Management Sustainable Development
Publication/ Report Number:

Y1: LS-23-RP-04 ; Y2: LS-24-RP-01
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

Final Report: January 2024 - November 2025
Corporate Publisher:

Transportation Infrastructure Precast Innovation Center (TRANS-IPIC) Tier-1 University Transportation Center (UTC)
Abstract:

This report develops an integrated framework to optimize precast concrete supply logistics under uncertain demand, variable lead times, capacity limits, and quality requirements. Four major components are addressed: a cooperative procurement policy for perishable raw materials, a curing and yard-layout optimization model to reduce pallet cycles and energy use, a two-stage stochastic delivery model for multi-project distribution, and a physics-informed neural network linking material composition and curing conditions with compressive strength. Results show reduced total system cost, improved storage efficiency, lower curing expenses, and highly accurate strength prediction. The integrated approach enhances reliability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness for transportation-related precast operations.
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PDF
Funding:

69 A35 5234 8333
Collection(s):

University Transportation Centers
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