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Bakens, W (1997) International Trends in Building and Construction Research . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 102–4.

Crowley, L G, Lutz, J D and Burleson, R C (1997) Functional Illiteracy in Construction Industry . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 162–70.

Hampson, K and Tatum, C B (1997) Technology Strategy and Competitive Performance in Bridge Construction . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 153–61.

Kartam, N A (1997) Integrating Safety and Health Performance into Construction CPM . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 121–6.

Luiten, G T & and Tolman, F P (1997) Automating Communication in Civil Engineering . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 113–20.

Noyce, D A and Hanna, A S (1997) Planned Schedule Compression Concept File For Electrical Contractors . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 189–97.

Peng, J L, Yen, T, Lin, Y, Wu, K L and Chen, W F (1997) Performance of Scaffold Frame Shoring under Pattern Loads and Load Paths . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 138–45.

Riley, D R and Sanvido, V E (1997) Space Planning Method for Multistory Building Construction . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 171–80.

Sillars, D N and Kangari, R (1997) Japanese Construction Alliances . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 146–52.

Thomas, H R and Raynar, K A (1997) Scheduled Overtime and Labor Productivity: Quantitative Analysis . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 181–8.

Wakefield, R R and Sears, G A (1997) Petri Nets for Simulation and Modeling of Construction Systems . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 105–12.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1997)123:2(105)
  • Abstract:
    Simulation and modeling of construction systems have been actively researched over the past 20 years. This paper demonstrates how Petri nets, a powerful modeling tool previously used for modeling computer networks and automated manufacturing systems, can be used effectively for modeling construction systems. This paper describes the Petri net approach to modeling and shows how models of construction systems can be developed. Several common Petri net structures and features useful in construction system modeling are described. Time and color Petri nets and their application in modeling specific characteristics of construction systems are discussed. Two illustrative examples are presented and the advantages and disadvantages of Petri nets as tools for the modeling and simulation of construction operations are detailed.

Yates, J K and Aniftos, S (1997) International Standards and Construction . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 127–37.