Use of Simulation to Analyze Block Manufacturing Methods

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dc.contributor.authorSangarayakul, Bordinen
dc.contributor.committeechairMartinez, Julio C.en
dc.contributor.committeememberShowalter, W. Ericen
dc.contributor.committeememberde la Garza, Jesus M.en
dc.contributor.departmentCivil Engineeringen
dc.date.accessioned2014-03-14T20:51:39Zen
dc.date.adate1998-05-07en
dc.date.available2014-03-14T20:51:39Zen
dc.date.issued1998-05-05en
dc.date.rdate1998-05-07en
dc.date.sdate1998-05-05en
dc.description.abstractIn this study, a block manufacturing process is investigated using simulation as a tool to optimize resource utilization. First, the problem statement and the objectives of the study are established. Second, various data are collected by means of time studies, interviews, and physical observation of the operation. Activity durations are stripped and their distributions are obtained by using computer technology. When all required data are collected, STROBOSCOPE is used to create a model of the entire production process. The model is verified and validated to ensure that it performs as intended before running experiments. Results from experiments are analyzed by the use of spreadsheets and graphs. Recommendations with respect to the current operation and future changes are proposed. In both instances, the unit cost and the production rate are used as the criteria to determine the most effective resource usage. In conclusion, the minimization of production costs increases profit for manufacturers, reduces the construction cost for contractors, and results in lower prices to the end users. Note: for more information about required softwares to run the simulation and the animation, please contact: Julio C. Martinez, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering (Construction), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0105, voice: (540) 231-9420, fax: (540) 231-7532, e-mail: julio@vt.edu, http://strobos.ce.vt.eduen
dc.description.degreeMaster of Scienceen
dc.identifier.otheretd-4798-133310en
dc.identifier.sourceurlhttp://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-4798-133310/en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/36743en
dc.publisherVirginia Techen
dc.relation.haspartThesis.PDFen
dc.relation.haspartBlockNetwork.vsden
dc.relation.haspartCUROPERATION.ATFen
dc.relation.haspartANIMATION.LAYen
dc.relation.haspartMULTIPLEREP.STRen
dc.relation.haspartFUTUREOPTION.ATFen
dc.rightsIn Copyrighten
dc.rights.urihttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/en
dc.subjectblock manufacturingen
dc.subjectSimulationen
dc.subjectstroboscopeen
dc.titleUse of Simulation to Analyze Block Manufacturing Methodsen
dc.typeThesisen
thesis.degree.disciplineCivil Engineeringen
thesis.degree.grantorVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityen
thesis.degree.levelmastersen
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Scienceen

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