Advantages of the Activity Scanning Approach in
Modeling Complex Construction Processes
ABSTRACT
Construction processes are very complex and include
highly interdependent components subject to complex
activity startup conditions. A simulation language based
on activity cycle diagrams can express the logic of
complex simulation models very effectively. This paper
uses Stroboscope, a three-phase activity scanning
simulation language based on extended activity cycle
diagrams, to model the operations of a quarry. Although
simplified to allow a complete discussion within the
space limitations of this paper, this example is
representative of the complex nature of construction
operations.
AUTHORS
Julio C. Martinez and Photios G. Ioannou
Civil & Environmental Engineering Department
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2125, U.S.A.
e-mail: photios@umich.edu
KEYWORDS
STROBOSCOPE, construction, simulation, modeling, animation, quarry, drill, blast, rock, aggregate, resource, activity scanning, process interaction.
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