Activity-based modeling approach for construction

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

12-1-1999

Abstract

This research presents the Activity Based Construction (ABC) modeling and simulation method. ABC modeling (ABC-Mod) uses one single element (e.g. activity) for modeling general construction processes instead of multiple elements as required by current simulation systems. ABC simulation (ABC-Sim) executes the ABC model by manipulating activities in three stages: a) select activity, 2) advance simulation, and c) release simulation entities. ABC-Mod and ABC-Sim constitute a unique simulation system, generally addressed as ABC. In summary, ABC is a general-purpose modeling and simulation method with an emphasis on construction application. It has all the features required for modeling and simulating the dynamic and random behaviors of a construction process. In the mean time, it does not require any more knowledge to use it than an activity-on-node network does. Therefore, ABC is a simulation method for construction engineers and has a potential wide range of application in the industry.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Proceedings, Annual Conference - Canadian Society for Civil Engineering

First Page

187

Last Page

196

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