APPLICATION OF EXTENDED STOCHASTIC PETRI NETS TO SIMULATION AND MODELING OF CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS

Authors
WAKEFIELD RR
Citation
Rr. Wakefield, APPLICATION OF EXTENDED STOCHASTIC PETRI NETS TO SIMULATION AND MODELING OF CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS, Civil engineering and environmental systems (Print), 15(1), 1998, pp. 1-22
Citations number
25
Categorie Soggetti
Engineering, Civil
Journal title
Civil engineering and environmental systems (Print) → ACNP
ISSN journal
10286608
Volume
15
Issue
1
Year of publication
1998
Pages
1 - 22
Database
ISI
SICI code
1028-6608(1998)15:1<1:AOESPN>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
An extended stochastic Petri net approach to modelling and simulation of construction systems is developed. The basics of Petri nets, a tech nique previously used for modelling computer systems and automated man ufacturing, are described. Extended stochastic Petri net features usef ul in construction systems modelling are detailed along with structure s that can represent characteristics commonly present in construction systems. Two illustrative examples are presented and the advantages an d disadvantages of extended stochastic Petri nets as a tool for constr uction system modelling are discussed.