Methodology for Conducting Discrete-Event Simulation Studies in Construction Engineering and Management
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 136, Issue 1
Abstract
This paper suggests the methodology to follow when conducting discrete-event simulation (DES) studies in construction engineering and management research. Emphasis is made on the steps that, due to the uniqueness of the construction environment, are particularly important yet are not discussed extensively in the general DES literature. Guidelines are provided to determine what aspects of a DES study demand a rigorous application of the theory depending on the purpose of the study. The paper concludes with the importance of properly understanding the probabilistic concepts upon which DES relies and on coupling this understanding with engineering judgment as a key for successful use of DES in construction research.
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 136 • Issue 1 • January 2010
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Received: Sep 1, 2008
Accepted: May 4, 2009
Published online: May 8, 2009
Published in print: Jan 2010
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