Automated simulator development: A strategy for modeling modular housing production

    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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