Research Article
Weight Reduction of Tandem Compactor by Implementing Value Engineering Techniques
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.7-12-2021.2314530, author={Jayachitra R}, title={Weight Reduction of Tandem Compactor by Implementing Value Engineering Techniques}, proceedings={Proceedings of the First International Conference on Combinatorial and Optimization, ICCAP 2021, December 7-8 2021, Chennai, India}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICCAP}, year={2021}, month={12}, keywords={tandem compactor; value engineering; job plan; weight reduction}, doi={10.4108/eai.7-12-2021.2314530} }- Jayachitra R
Year: 2021
Weight Reduction of Tandem Compactor by Implementing Value Engineering Techniques
ICCAP
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.7-12-2021.2314530
Abstract
Tandem Compactor, a road construction machine is being developed at Larsen and Toubro Limited. The pilot machine of the tandem compactor is manufactured with the preliminary design. The total functional weight of the Tandem Compactor is 10.4 T which is above the target customer specification weight limit of 10 T. This increase in weight adds up to the cost of the product. The increased cost of the product thereby increases the risk of losing the market share. This higher weight also deteriorates the machine fuel consumption and power utilization. Value Engineering technique aids in understanding the features and function of Tandem Compactor and to determine the functional weight of the existing system. Application of Value Engineering helps in achieving the Target Specification weight limit through design modification by finding creative concepts for achieving the desired function. The concepts are evaluated using several factors in order to develop a successful product and introduce it into the market. The modified system is verified and validated on the basis of functions it should perform, by comparing it with the existing system.