most recent 30 from http://mathoverflow.net 2013-05-25T06:48:26Z http://mathoverflow.net/feeds/user/4543 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://mathoverflow.net/questions/17815/modelling-construction yannis 2010-03-11T03:50:56Z 2010-04-08T16:26:53Z

<p>What would be the best way create a mathematical model of the construction of a large complex structure such as a high-rise building? It is preferable to model the 'people' rather than the actual activities.</p>

http://mathoverflow.net/questions/17815/modelling-construction/17839#17839 yannis 2010-03-11T10:01:54Z 2010-03-11T10:01:54Z

Thank you. &gt;For example maybe Your (simple ) model may show prolongation of projects when number of people involved rise? This may be kind of benchmark for any model: if You model do not show such effect probably You do not catch the point. Yes this is the type of effect I need to capture (I have personally observed this on numerous Projects). You suggestion of using an intelligent agent framework is a good one and I will have a good look at it. Sorry I can't upvote you I am still new here.

http://mathoverflow.net/questions/17815/modelling-construction yannis 2010-03-11T04:51:21Z 2010-03-11T04:51:21Z

I am trying to model the actual process. Let me explain. Almost all large Complex projects suffer from major delays. Planning for these projects is usually via Gant charts which however fails to capture the complexity of these systems. If you observe the actual operations they sometimes resemble traffic, with traffic jams, waves etc. I am thinking that a better way to simulate such processes is through automata (ie simulating the humans involved) rather than the activities involved. Any thoughts?