ABSTRACT

This practical book presents fundamental concepts and issues in computer modeling and simulation (M&S) in a simple and practical way for engineers, scientists, and managers who wish to apply simulation successfully to their real-world problems. It offers a concise approach to the coverage of generic (tool-independent) M&S concepts and enables engineering practitioners to easily learn, evaluate, and apply various available simulation concepts. Worked out examples are included to illustrate the concepts and an example modeling application is continued throughout the chapters to demonstrate the techniques. The book discusses modeling purposes, scoping a model, levels of modeling abstraction, the benefits and cost of including randomness, types of simulation, and statistical techniques. It also includes a chapter on modeling and simulation projects and how to conduct them for customer and engineer benefit and covers the stages of a modeling and simulation study, including process and system investigation, data collection, modeling scoping and production, model verification and validation, experimentation, and analysis of results.

chapter 1|14 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|20 pages

Modeling and Simulation Method

chapter 3|25 pages

Types of Simulation

chapter 4|17 pages

Randomness

chapter 5|17 pages

Simulation Input Analysis

chapter 6|22 pages

Simulation Runs and Output Analysis

chapter 7|13 pages

Engineering Case Study Example