Research Article

Research on Lean Planning and Optimization for Precast Component Production Based on Discrete Event Simulation

Table 3

Name, activity, number, and time of each workstation used for semiprecast slabs.

CodeNameActivitiesNumberTime (minute)
MinMost likelyMax

1Cleaning workstationMold preparing, including mod cleaning, mold platen cleaning, and antiadherent brushing1101215
2Steel installation workstationSteel installing, including steel into mold and binding, as well as embedded part laying6202530
3Checking workstation before concrete pouringChecking work, namely, whether steel and embedded part and others meet the design requirements2101215
4Concrete pouring and vibrating workstationConcrete pouring and vibrating2101215
5Resting workstationInitial setting and scratching457.510
Resting101520
6Stacking craneTransport to curing kiln157.510
7Curing kilnSteam curing1480480480
8Mold releasing workstationMold releasing61517.520
9Buffer area for end face cleaningEnd face cleaning1555
10Temporary stacking areaTemporary stacking1555