Knowledge Based Simulation of Construction

RESQUE is a resource based discrete event Monte Carlo simulator for construction processes . It simulates mixed resource types and mixed and conditional strategies for resource allocation and activity durations which are typical of complex construction processes . RESQUE uses simple process charts to represent construction processes . Its pro-cess definition language (PDL) characterizes and tracks resource properties and defines resource calling , holding, handling , and routing functions . It simulates process performance to estimate actual costs for each configuration and strategy. It is implemented on an Apollo workstation and on an IBM AT using a DBase III Plus front end for user friendly accessibility. DYNASTRAT is a Monte Carlo simulation based program that