Title

Automated simulator development: A strategy for modeling modular housing production

Authors

Authors

M. Nasereddin; M. A. Mullens;D. Cope

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Autom. Constr.

Keywords

automated simulation modeling; generic modeling; reusable simulation; housing; Construction & Building Technology; Engineering, Civil

Abstract

This paper describes an automated approach for developing discrete event simulation models for the modular housing industry. A modular home is produced in a factory and is transported to the construction site in modules. The manufacturing process is complex, combining line flow product movement with a complex precedence network and physical constraints. This paper describes elements commonly found in modular manufacturing and summarizes an approach for automating the model development process using ProModel and Visual Basic. A case study is presented to verify advantages, which include a substantial reduction in model development time and improved modeling consistency and quality. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Journal Title

Automation in Construction

Volume

16

Issue/Number

2

Publication Date

1-1-2007

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

212

Last Page

223

WOS Identifier

WOS:000242815100008

ISSN

0926-5805

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