Simulation Model for Scenario Optimization of the Ready-Mix Concrete Delivery Problem

• Main Authors: Galić Mario, Kraus Ivan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sciendo 2016-12-01
• Series: Selected Scientific Papers: Journal of Civil Engineering
• Subjects: concrete mixture; delivery; material flow; model; network; routing; simulation; web-mapping
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1515/sspjce-2016-0014

This paper introduces a discrete simulation model for solving routing and network material flow problems in construction projects. Before the description of the model a detailed literature review is provided. The model is verified using a case study of solving the ready-mix concrete network flow and routing problem in metropolitan area in Croatia. Within this study real-time input parameters were taken into account. Simulation model is structured in Enterprise Dynamics simulation software and Microsoft Excel linked with Google Maps. The model is dynamic, easily managed and adjustable, but also provides good estimation for minimization of costs and realization time in solving discrete routing and material network flow problems.