A Goal Driven Approach to Discrete Event Simulation

by Abdullah M. Alsugair, (A.M.ASCE), King Saud Univ, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,
David Y. Chang, King Saud Univ, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Computing in Civil Engineering

Abstract:

Discrete event simulation is getting more attention as a tool for allocating construction resources. However, its usage is limited because it requires intensive knowledge in conducting simulation studies. Phases of a simulation study are constructing a representative model for the process, executing the model, and experimenting with the model. Using traditional simulation (i.e. Discrete Event Monte Carlo Simulation), the intellectual activities in conducting a simulation study are accomplished by the user who should possess a sophisticated knowledge in conducting such analysis. This paper presents an alternate approach to traditional practice in performing simulation studies. The approach is called Goal Driven Simulation System (GDSS). A simulation study using GDSS is considered as a problem solving approach in which the user specifies a model for a construction process and performance criteria for construction resources as well as a simulation goal (e.g. hauling 400 m³/h) to be achieved by conducting the simulation study. GDSS allocates appropriate construction resources that satisfy the goal and meet the performance criteria through alternating between the execution and the experiment phases.

Subject Headings: Construction management | Simulation models | Resource allocation | Computer models | Computer analysis | Resource management | Computer aided operations

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