Simulation modeling and visualization can substantially help in designing complex
construction operations and in making optimal decisions where traditional methods prove …

This paper examines the characteristics of discrete-event simulation systems in terms of their
application breadth (general or special purpose), modeling paradigm (process interaction …

Most high-rise building construction projects rely on tower cranes to perform lifting and
hoisting activities. In practice, tower cranes are managed based on demand, urgency, and …

Abstract Discrete-Event Simulation (DES) models are constructed from sequential duration-
based activities. DES is used in modeling several construction operations including …

The practical implementation of sustainability is a challenge for the construction industry, for
which there have been several research efforts to model sustainability. However, the current …

This thesis presents a deterministic/stochastic model that was created to compare an
Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) to a manual system by calculating and estimating …

In the construction of highways and roads, one of the main activities is earthworks. This
activity has an economic and environmental impact that cannot be overlooked. The classic …

The next logical evolution of discrete-event simulation (DES) technology for construction is
for simulations and animations to run concurrently and in a manner that allows interaction …

The systems that historically have been used to collect data for time studies of construction
operations are manual in nature and limited to the observer's field of view. Global …

Modeling and analyzing construction operations using simulation techniques allows
researchers to capture the uncertainty and randomness usually associated with these …