MAGNET Project: Mass haul calculation using schedule and haul resources

MAGNET Project v6.1 provides mass haul optimization with different options to facilitate workflows of construction projects, such as scheduling haul resources based on location and resources. The purpose of this guide is to show you how to use the mass haul calculation function in MAGNET Project in two ways: schedule or haul resources.

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MAGNET Project: Mass haul calculation using schedule and haul resources

Download the MAGNET Project file

The demo project file Simple demo of basic features.mjp is located at the bottom of this article.

How to calculate mass haul using schedule

  1. Open MAGNET Project, and navigate to File > Open.
  2. Select Simple demo of basic features.mjp, and click OK.
    • The file is located at the bottom of this article.
  3. Go to Home > Mass haul view to see the mass haul diagram.
  4. Go to Project > Calculate hauls. "Simple demo of basic features" will be shown in the Bill of quantities field.
  5. Check the Use schedule box, and then click Calculate.

The result of the haul calculation is displayed.

  1. Right-click in the mass haul diagram. Click Show all hauls.

How to calculate mass haul using haul resources

  1. In the Project Explorer pane, set up haul resources by right-clicking on the Haul resources types folder. Click New haul resource type.
  1. In the Properties pane on the right, fill in
    • Name
    • Capacities
    • Cost
    • Load + unload duration
    • Maximum distance
    • Speed
  2. Make sure Suitable for all locations is checked.
  1. After setting up all haul resources types for a project, go to Project > Calculate hauls.
  2. Click More options.
  3. In Advanced options, check Use haul resources, and click Calculate.

The results are displayed.

  1. Right-click in the mass haul diagram, and click Show all hauls.