1. Integrating Construction Operation and Context in Large-Scale Construction Using Hybrid Computer Simulation.
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Lee, SangHyun, Han, Sangwon, and Peña-Mora, Feniosky
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SIMULATION methods & models ,SYSTEMS design ,DISCRETE choice models ,MATHEMATICAL models ,PIPELINES ,DYNAMICS - Abstract
This research proposes a hybrid simulation approach based upon the principles of system dynamics (SD) and discrete event simulation (DES), which facilitates a better understanding of complex interactions among various processes in large-scale construction. The significance of the construction context that interacts with construction operations is highlighted, and a hybrid SD-DES approach is proposed as a means to capture the feedback between the two. In particular, this paper focuses on how to seamlessly integrate SD and DES within the framework of a modeling perspective. For the purpose of substantiating the discussion, a pipeline installation process is modeled using the proposed hybrid approach, with specific consideration given to how the approach can serve to address complex interactions between operation and context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2009
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