Multi-agent-based simulation system for construction operations with congested flows

• Published in: Automation in construction Vol. 19; no. 7; pp. 867 - 874
• Main Authors: Kim, Kyoungmin, Kim, Kyong Ju
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kidlington Elsevier B.V 01.11.2010; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Buildings. Public works; Computation methods. Tables. Charts; Computer simulation; Construction; Construction equipment; Construction equipments; Construction operations; Construction works; Discrete event simulation; Dynamic tests; Dynamical systems; Dynamics; Exact sciences and technology; Mathematical models; Multi-agent-based simulation; Simulation modeling approach; Site organization; Structural analysis. Stresses; Traffic congestion; Traffic flow; Construction operations; Discrete event simulation; Simulation modeling approach; Traffic congestion; Multi-agent-based simulation; Modeling; Building site; Multiagent system; Site organization; Traffic management; Construction equipment; Numerical simulation; Application; Discrete event system
• ISSN: 0926-5805; 1872-7891
• DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2010.05.005

This study aims to develop a multi-agent-based simulation system to evaluate the traffic flow of construction equipment in construction site. It is known that traffic flow of construction equipment affects work efficiency and productivity. The conventional modeling approaches for discrete event simulation, however, have a limitation in simulating the flow of construction equipment because construction equipment has continuous dynamic behavior in the traffic flow. In order to describe behavioral characteristics of construction equipment by identifying changes in a dynamic environment, this study proposes the multi-agent-based simulation system and applies and tests it to simulate earthmoving operations. It is anticipated that the results of this study will help working-level construction engineers to assess the impact of traffic congestion during construction planning.