Steel Logistics — Delivery Sequence Risk
Delivery Sequence Risk for structural steel delivery and erection flow.
A truck loaded in reverse erection order unloads in exactly the wrong order — the steel underneath is always the piece you need. This calculator prices the fab shop's loading list: the cheapest schedule acceleration on most jobs is a phone call about load sequence.
Formula
Note: Erection-planning estimate only. Member weights, connection capacities and tolerances for execution must come from the issued drawings, the EOR and the erection engineer — never from a generic calculator.
Disclaimer: This tool is for general informational and estimation purposes only and is not professional financial, tax, accounting or legal advice. All figures are estimates — verify with a qualified professional before making decisions. Read the full disclaimer.
Delivery Sequence Risk for structural steel delivery and erection flow. A free structural steel delivery & erection tool — no sign-up, no upload, instant results in your browser.
About Steel Logistics — Delivery Sequence Risk
Steel Logistics — Delivery Sequence Risk computes the governing relationship loss = pieces × (1−seq%) × re-handle time × rate live as you type. A truck loaded in reverse erection order unloads in exactly the wrong order — the steel underneath is always the piece you need. This calculator prices the fab shop's loading list: the cheapest schedule acceleration on most jobs is a phone call about load sequence. Defaults are pre-filled with realistic values for this exact scenario, and the worked example substitutes your numbers step by step so the math is never a black box.
How to use Steel Logistics — Delivery Sequence Risk
- 1Enter your values — Loads arriving in sequence, Search/re-handle per out-of-seq piece, Pieces per day, Crew + crane cost (sensible defaults are pre-filled).
- 2Read the live results: Time lost daily, Cost of bad sequencing.
- 3Check the "with your numbers" line to see loss = pieces × (1−seq%) × re-handle time × rate substituted step by step.
- 4Adjust inputs until the scenario matches yours, then copy or share the result.
Why use Steel Logistics — Delivery Sequence Risk?
- ✓Instant, free and private — every calculation runs client-side in your browser; nothing is uploaded
- ✓Built on the stated formula loss = pieces × (1−seq%) × re-handle time × rate with authoritative sources cited on the page (AISC 303 — Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings)
- ✓A truck loaded in reverse erection order unloads in exactly the wrong order — the steel underneath is always the piece you need.
- ✓Niche-specific defaults give a meaningful worked answer the moment the page loads
Frequently asked questions
What formula does the steel logistics — delivery sequence risk use?+
It evaluates loss = pieces × (1−seq%) × re-handle time × rate, exactly as published. Sources: AISC 303 — Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings. The substituted worked example on the page lets you verify every step against the textbook.
How should I read the result — and how far can I trust it?+
A truck loaded in reverse erection order unloads in exactly the wrong order — the steel underneath is always the piece you need. Erection-planning estimate only. Member weights, connection capacities and tolerances for execution must come from the issued drawings, the EOR and the erection engineer — never from a generic calculator.
When is this calculator the right tool for the job?+
Delivery Sequence Risk for structural steel delivery and erection flow. A free structural steel delivery & erection tool. This calculator prices the fab shop's loading list: the cheapest schedule acceleration on most jobs is a phone call about load sequence. For neighbouring scenarios, the related tools below cover the same engine with different presets.
Do I need to install anything or create an account?+
No. The tool is pure client-side JavaScript: open the page and it works, offline once loaded, with no account, no quota and no data leaving your device.
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