Developing Modular-Oriented Simulation Models Using System Dynamics Libraries

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xiii

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2. Introduction

   • Christian K. Karl, William Ibbs

   Pages 1-7

3. Module-Oriented Modeling Approach

   • Christian K. Karl, William Ibbs

   Pages 9-36

4. Exemplary Development of a Model Library

   • Christian K. Karl, William Ibbs

   Pages 37-74

5. Implementation of the Model Elements

   • Christian K. Karl, William Ibbs

   Pages 75-81

6. Selected Results of Prototypical Implementation

   • Christian K. Karl, William Ibbs

   Pages 83-90

7. Summary and Outlook

   • Christian K. Karl, William Ibbs

   Pages 91-93

8. Appendix

   • Christian K. Karl, William Ibbs

   Pages 95-99

9. Further Readings

   • Christian K. Karl, William Ibbs

   Pages 101-102

10. Back Matter

    Pages 103-105

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This SpringerBrief introduces the development and practical application of a module-oriented development framework for domain specific system-dynamic libraries (SDL approach), which can be used in the simulation of multi-causal and dynamic relationships on different levels of an industry, as an example the construction industry. Multidisciplinary research and development teams, scientists from different domains as well as practitioners can develop SDL units from varying perspectives based on this approach. For example, the explanation of the risk situation of a company, the identification and evaluation of project risks, endangered operational procedures on various functional levels, or to improve the understanding of the decision making process in detail. This book is an excellent source for researchers, programmers and practitioners. It enables the development of suitable simulation systems from the beginning and demonstrates that it is possible to connect the development of simulation models and daily work. It provides advanced-level students from different domains with a comprehensive overview and clear understanding of a new and valuable modeling technique.

• Simulation
• System dynamics
• Modeling
• Strategy
• Library
• Decision-making
• Dynamic simulation examination method
• Feedback
• Process modeling
• Process ontology
• Supply chain
• Unified system
• Dynamics modeling language
• Development framework

• Department of Civil Engineering University of Duisburg-Essen Construction Technology Program, Essen, Germany

  Christian K. Karl

• Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, USA

  William Ibbs

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