Automated simulator development: A strategy for modeling modular housing production

Mahdi Nasereddin; Michael A. Mullens; Dayana Cope

doi:10.1016/j.autcon.2006.04.003

Automated simulator development: A strategy for modeling modular housing production

Mahdi Nasereddin, Michael A. Mullens, Dayana Cope

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	212-223
Number of pages	12
Journal	Automation in Construction
Volume	16
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2006.04.003
State	Published - Mar 2007

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Control and Systems Engineering
Civil and Structural Engineering
Building and Construction

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