EUROPEAN SIMULATION MULTICONFERENCE

1997

ESM'97

Edited by

ALI RIZA KAYLAN Bogazici University, Istanbul

AXEL LEHMANN Universität Der Bundeswehr, München

June 1-4, 1997

Hosted by Bogazici University

[SCS] A Publication of the Society for Computer Simulation International

Printed in Istanbul, Turkey

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KEYNOTE ADDRESSES K-l

An Architecture for Collaborative Modeling and Simulation Bernard P. Zeigler, Hessam Sarjoughnian, Sankait Vahie K-3

Simulation: A Look to the Future C. Dennis Pegden K-l7

PLENARY PRESENTATIONS P-l

How Simulation Gains Acceptance as a Manufacturing Productivity Improvement Tool Edward J. Williams P-3

Modeling Failure Dependencies in Reliability Analysis Using Stochastic Petri Nets Ricardo M. Fricks and Kishor S. Tnvedi P-8

SIMULATION METHODOLOGIES 1

Object-Oriented Design 3

An Environment for Cellular DEVS Model Simulation Gabriel A. Wainer, Norbert Giambiasi and Claudia Frydman 5

Hierarchical Multi-View Modeling and Discrete Event Simulation of Complex Systems Using an Object Oriented Framework Antoine Aiello, Jean-Francois Santucci, Paul Bisgambiglia and Marielle Delhom 10

Object Oriented Simulation with Hierarchical Models: Application to the Study of a Catchment Basin Marielle Delhom, Jean-Francois Santucci, Paul Bisgambiglia and Antoine Aiello 15

An Object-Oriented Model of an Industrial Enterprise and Its Environment Henk de Swaan Arons and Marc Jellema 20

A Framework to Support Structural Reuse in Simulation Environments Oryal Tanir and Hakan Erdogmus 25

Parallel and Distributed Simulation 33

A New Technique for Adaptive Checkpointing in Time Warp Francesco Quaglia and Laurent R.G.Auriche 35

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Predictive Time-Warp S. Schmerler, Y. Tanurhan and K. D. Müller-Glaser 40

Analytical Expressions for the Number of Messages Exchanged in Time Warp C. Hirata, V. Abdurahiman, G. Kienbaum and J. Kramer 48

On the Parallelization of Inside-Out Distillation Algorithms T. Arabadjiyska, C.C. Pantelides and P. Petrov 54

Visual Modeling 59

The Visual Simulation Environment Osman Balci, Anders I. Bertelrud, Chuck M. Esterbrook and Richard E. Nance 61

Dynamic Object Decomposition in the Visual Simulation Environment Osman Balci, Anders I. Bertelrud, Chuck M. Esterbrook and Richard E. Nance 69

Visual Design of Complex Models in Cell Biology Oliver Werner and Hans-Peter Meinzer 74

Block Diagram Based Simulation Language Versus Animation Based Simulators Ingolf Stahl 79

Visual Exploration for Numerical Simulation Data Rossella Cossu 84

Software Aid for Formulation of Discrete Event Simulations M. A. Pollatschek 89

Advances in Simulation Modeling 95

On the Modeling Power of Event Graphs Enver Yücesan and Lee Schruben 97

Application of DIS Protocols for Integrating Simulation and Visualisation J. Habibi and R. N. Zobel 107

Web-based Architecture for Simulation Modeling and Analysis Ali Riza Kaylan, Serhan Ziya and Okan Yilmaz 115

Towards a Simulation Methodology for the Study of Complex Systems Sylvain Giroux, Jean-Robert Grasso and Franz Lahaie 120

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Monte Carlo Simulation 125

Option Pricing Using Monte Carlo Simulation Model David Pinhas and Muhammed Percin • 127

Simulation of Ruin Probabilities in Insurance Business Serap Agca and Irini Dimitriyadis 132

Experimentation and Output Analysis 137

An Automatic Generator for a Large Class of Unimodal Discrete Distrihutions Wolfgang Hörmann and Gerhard Derflinger 139

Selection of the Sample Size as a Function of the Sampling Errors Javier Fernandez de la Puebla \ 145

The Choicc ofa Metrie for Ordering Alternatives in a Multiobjective Environment Javier Fernandez de la Puebla 150

Using Common Random Numbers in Two-Stage Procedures for Multiple Comparisons with the Best for Steady-State Simulations Marvin K. Nakayama 155

Controlled Bootstrap Method and Its Application in Simulation Alexander Andronov and Yuri Merkuryev 160

Validation of Fuzzy Graph Versus Regression Metamodelling K.-P. Huber, R. Carluccio and Helena Szczerbicka 165

Simulation Tools 173

LEO: A C++ Library to Build Event-Driven Simulators Vicenc Soler, Jordi Roig and Marta Prim 175

Interactive Multiblock Multigrid Grid Generation by GENSY Rosa Maria Spitaleri and Anna Rita Caldarone 180

MRT - A Tool for Simulations in 3D Geometrie Domains Dieter W. Fellner and Norbert Schenk 185

Bond Graph Models 189

Discrete Event Specification of Bond Graph Models A. Damiba, A. Naamane and N. Giambiasi 191

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Modeling and Simulation of a Vehicle Having Dry Friction on Suspensions Using Bond Graph Method Nurkan Yagiz, Veysel Özbulur, Adnan Derdiyok and Nihat inanc 195

BondLab, a Toolbox for Integrated Mechatronic Design Willem Minten, Sven Vranckx, Bart De Moor and Joos Vandewalle 199

Vehicle Simulation 205

Computer Simulation of Railroad Cars with Flexible Bodies M.Götsch, S. Messmer and M.B.Sayir 207

Sliding Modes Control of Vehicle Suspension Systems Nurkan Yagiz, Veysel Özbulur, Adnan Derdiyok and Nihat Inang 212

Analysis and Simulation of a Linear Induction Machine Adnan Derdiyok, Nurkan Yagiz, Nihat inanc and Veysel Özbulur 216

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND SIMULATION 221

Neural Networks 223

Sensitivity Models for N-Stage Suboptimal Neural Control Krzysztof Fujarewicz 225

Probability Distribution Selection Using Neural Networks Ami Yilmaz and Ihsan Sabuncuoglu 231

Neural Network Based Structure Characterisation in the Modelling and Simulation of Ill-Defined Systems L. Vermeersch, E. Kerckhoffs and 11. Koppelaar 237

Computer Simulation for High Speed Railway Vehicles Wlodzimierz Choromanski 247

Scheduling with Artificial Neural Networks in a Simulated Job Shop Günes Gencyilmaz and Mehmet Fatih Tasgetiren 252

Artificial Neural Networks Embedded in Simulation: An Example on Logging Operations in Forestry M. Fatih Hocaoglu and Ali Karaman 258

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Agent Technology and Intelligent Systems 265

Modelling Different Aspects of "Intelligent" Behaviour in a Multi-Agent Environment Thomas Uthmann 267

Q-II: An Improved Learning Algorithm for Intelligent Agents Ercan Öztemel and M. Emin Aydin 275

Intelligent Multimedia Tutoring for Simulation Modelling Education Tajudeen A. Atolagbe and Vlatka Hlupic 280

Learning Systems 285

Incorporating a Learning System in Simulation Modelling Vakulathil Abdurahiman, Celso Massaki Hirata, Germano Kienbaum and Ray J. Paul ...287

Using Genetic Algorithms to Design Neural Reinforcement Controllers for Simulated Plants P. H. M.Spronck and E. J. H. Kerckhoffs 292

Distribution of Tumors in the Genoa Area Using Holographie Associative Memory (HAM) Lorenzo Motta and Oscar A. Mayora - Ibarra 300

Knowledge Based Systems 305

Application of Expert System Control-Log/s to Simulation of a Class of Dynamical Knowledge-Based Systems Donat Orski and Miroslaw Szczypinski 307

Using an Expert System for the Interpretation of the Wear Surface Reflcction Data from the Contact Wires of the Netherlands Raihvays R. T. van Katwijk, F. van der Putten and E. J. H. Kerckhoffs 312

A Knowledge Based System for Controlling the Climate of Greenhouses: A Simulation Approach A. Cavusoglu, E. Imal, H. Yesilcimen and T. Aydogan 317

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INDUSTRIAL SIMULATION 321

Production Planning and Scheduling 323

Planning of an Automated Assembly Line by Means of Simulation Techniques in an Electromechanics Company Domenico Falcone and Fabio de Feiice 325

Simulation Modeling of a Real Manufacturing System in an Automobile Factory-TOFAS A. Hände Enez 331

Simulation of Capacity Expansion and Sequencing Alternatives for a Make-to-order Sheet Metal Producer M. Murat Arer and Nur E. Özdemirel 336

Robotics and Vision Systems 345

On Realistic Robot Simulation R. Bernhardt, G. Schreck and C. Willnow 347

Comparative Study of Two Approaches for Manipulation Robot Control Nina Patannska and Alexander Hristov 352

Pork Carcasses Characterization with Color Vision Cesar Bandera, Fenglei Du, Jose M. Bravo, Francisco J. Veredas, Francisco J. Vico and Fernando Ortega 359

Material Handling Systems 367

Simulation and Optimization of a Pull-Strategy in the Order-Picking Area of a Distribution Warehouse Knut Alickc and Dieter Arnold 369

Simulation of AGV Control System Tingkai Wang, Qaism H. Mehdi, Norman E. Gough and Ian Griffiths 375

Modelling and Simulation of Wires Handling Paolo Denti, Paolo Dragoni, Giancarlo Frugoli and Caterina Rizzi 380

Supply Chain/Logistics 387

Modeling and Simulation of Supply Chains Thomas Behlau, Christine Strothotte, Dietrich Ziems, Andreas Schürholz and Michael Schmitz 389

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Design of a Simulation Model for a Bulk-Paper Sea Terminal Rik van Landeghem and Arie Moruanx 396

Competitive Advantage Through Simulation of Supply Chains and Associated Policy Considerations Alan Fowler 401

Design Validation and Testing 409

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis of a Simple Hydrostatic Transmission Using Order of Magnitude Reasoning D. R. Bull, C. R. Burrows and K. A. Edge 411

Testing of Logic Control Software for Flexible Manufacturing Systems Based on 3D-Kinematics-Simulation K. Feldmann, C. Schnur and W. Colombo ..' 417

Modelling and Simulation of a Test Hydraulic Benchmark Process Gregor Dolanc 423

Process Simulation 429

Simulation of a Perforated Plate Distillation Column S. Ismail Kirbaslar and Nurkan Yagiz 431

Constrained Self-Tuning Control of Raw Material Blending Process in Cement Industry Can Özsoy, Murat Gökce, Mehmet Cetinkaya and Emin Taskazan 437

Concepts and Methodologies for Modelling Batch Processes Lyes Hamaidi 444

Continuous Models 449

Modelling of a Stochastic Continuous System Martin Albertyn and Paul Stephanus Kruger 451

Position Control of a Solenoid Actuator Thomas Roschke and Gerald Gerlach 456

Modern Drying Schedule in Lumber Kilns and Heterogeneous Control Laws in the Switching Space-Area as an Internal Model Concept Stanislaw Tarasiewicz, Francois Leger and Kurtul Kücükada 461

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Systems Optimization 471

Generalized Hill Climbing Algorithms for Discrete Manufacturing Process Design Problems Using Computer Simulation Models Sheldon H. Jacobson, Kelly A. Sullivan and Alan W. Johnson 473

Neural and Evolutionary Computation for Industrial Manufacturing Francisco J. Vico, Jose M. Bravo, Francisco J. Veredas, Antonio R. Redrejo and Fernando Ortega 479

A Tabu Search Algorithm for Combinatorial Optimisation Problems D. Karaboga and A. Kalinh 484

Simulation Optimization of Buffer Allocations in Tandem Production Lines Gül Gürkan and A. Yonca Özge 489

Systems Design 495

Design and Simulation of Discrete Event Manufacturing Systems Within a Control Engineering Framework A. Gürel, O.C.Pastravanu and F. L. Lewis 497

Object-Oriented Simulation of Discrete Flows for Industrial Plants: An Application Example of an Automated Mineral Oil Filling Line Pietro Giribone and Agostino G. Bruzzone 504

The Use of Combined Discrete Event Simulation and Mixed Integer Modelling for Production Optimisation in a Small Garment Factory K. Atikler and E. J. Fletcher 512

COMPUTER AND TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 517

Computer Networks 519

Hybrid Scheme for Load Balancing in Heterogeneous Distributed Systems Vasil Georgiev and Miroslav Hiev 521

Use of a Hybrid Genetic Algorithm for a Computer Network Design Problem Berna Dengiz, Fulya Altiparmak and Alice E. Smith 529

Process Checkpointing in an Open Distributed Environment Taha Osman and Andrzej Bargiela 536

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Communication Systems 541

Simulation of Highway Traffic for Mobile Communication Systems Design Khaled Ben Younes, Rudolf Rabenstein and Bernd Girod 543

Modelling of an Opto-Electronic ATM Switch T. Lazraq, T. Meincke and A.Wirkestrand 548

Simulation of Application Software for a TTP Real-Time Subsystem W. Fleisch, Th. Ringler and R. Belschner 553

Multimedia Systems 559

Architecture of an I/O Subsystem for Video Servers Igor D. D. Curcio, Antonio Puliafito, Salvatore Riccobene and Lorenzo Vita 561

Communication Infrastructure and Workgroup Support for Teleteaching and Teleservices- Experiences and Evaluation Klaus Irmscher, Gudrun Kleinstauber and Sandra Stöcker 568

MODELING THE DYNAMICS OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS 577

Management Simulation Games 579

SIM'2: A Manufacturing Management Simulation Game Patrick Burlat, Marie-Agnes Girard and Yacine Ouzrout 581

Distribution Logistics Chain Optimization and Simulation Using a Gaming Approach H. Muller(-Malek), H. Vanmaele and P. Willen 586

Information Systems 593

Structural and Quantitative Perspectives on Business Process Modelling and Analysis Henry M. Franken, Henk Jonkers and Mark K. de Weger 595

Simulation and Modelling in Managing and Controlling of Container Harbours L. Novitski, E. Bluemel, Y. Merkuryev, J. Tolujew, E. Ginters, P. Lorenz, E. Kindler, D. Slagter and E.Viktorova 600

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Are Decision Support Systems Helping Marketers? A Framework for Analysis and a Literature Review Philip Waalewijn and Henk de Swaan Arons 605

MODELING OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC SYSTEMS 611

Transportation Systems 613

The Simulation Model for Traffic Availability Analysis Jadwiga Dutkiewicz, Jozef Okulewicz and Jozef Suda 615

A Simulation Model for Transportation of Passenger Among Cities in Turkey Emin Gündogar and H. Resit Yazgan 620

Maintenance Optimisation for High Speed Railway Systems Through a Simulation Based Approach Gian Francesco D'Addio, Picrluigi Firpo and Stefano Savio 624

Scheduling in Transportation Systems 631

A Universal Train Traffic Simulation Model and Its Applications to Train Scheduling Systems Norio Tomii and Takashi Sakaguchi 633

System Simulating Technological Processes at Railway Stations Ewa Ochmanska 640

Simulation and Optimisation for Management of Intermodal Terminals Gianluca Bontempi, Luca Maria Gambardella and Andrea Emilio Rizzoli 646

Environmental Simulation 653

Integration of Knowledge Base System with the GIS Software Cezary Orlowski and Marek Borzestowski 655

Simulation System for Planning Routes Considering Economic and Environmental Assessment Using Remote Sensing Data Takeo Shirotori and Naotugu Nozue 660

Emergence of Earthquakes by Multiagent Simulation Stephane Calderoni and Pierre Marcenac 665

Advanced Modelling of Waste Water Treatment Systems Jan Broeze, Floor Verdenius, Mark Sloof. Erik Rekswinkel and Henk van der Sluis 670

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Simulation Studies of Settling Properties in Sedimentation Process Mieczyslaw Metzger 675

Modelling and Simulation of Carbon and Nitrogen Biodegradation in Sequencing Batch Reactors Mieczyslaw Metzger and Jan Sikora 680

DEFENSE SYSTEMS 685

Battlefield Simulation 687

The Multi-Use of Battlefield Simulation Systems Tomaz Savsek, Marjan Vezjak and Nikola Pavesic 689

Flyover Practice & Mission Planning on Real Battle Theatres with Simulated 3-ü Vues from Satellite Imagery Ricardo Minguez and Gonzalo Fernandez de la Mora 694

Command Control and Communication Simulation for Fire Support Altan Özkil and Berna Dengiz 699

Combat Simulation 705

Highly Aggregated Combat Modeling in Distributed Environments Erdal Cayirci 707

The Simulation Model of Many-on-many Stochastic Combat Arkadiusz Manikowski, Zygmunt Kaszubowski and Ryszard Antkiewicz 712

The Mathematical Model of Duel with Target Detection and Selection Arkadiusz Manikowski, Zygmunt Kaszubowski and Ryszard Antkiewicz 716

Flight Training Simulators 721

Choosing the Right Display System for a Flight Training Simulator Paul C.Lyon 723

Communication Aspects on Flying Simulation System Integrating Real and Simulated Platforms Derya Demirand ihsan Ömür Bucak 730

Technological Requirements for a Future Complex Air Warfare Training System H. G. M. Janssen and M. Stehouwer 734

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Decision Support Models 741

General Deployment Model: An Object-Oriented Discrete-Event Simulator for Multinational Military Deployments Dr. Levent Mollamustafaoglu and Christian Menard 743

A Combination of Expert and Simulation Approach to the Conflict Analysis Support Andrzej Najgebauer 751

The Interactive Simulation Method of Decision Support in Combat Actions Andrzej Najgebauer 755

Aerospace Simulation 759

Numerical Simulation of Rotor Airflow Interference Influence on Rocket for Helicopter Hovering Flight Gui-Gao Le, Da-Wei Ma, Cheng Xu and Yun-Li Chang 761

Design of the Linear Induction Machine to Apply in Missile Flinging System Adnan Derdiyok, Nihat inanc, Veysel Özbulur, Nurkan Yagiz and E. Sait Varol 765

ANALYTICAL AND NUMERICAL MODELING TECHNIQUES 769

Queueing Networks 771

Approximate Disaggregation -Aggregation Solutions for General Queuing Networks Johann Christoph Strelen 773

The Application of Hybrid Modelling Techniques for Business Process Performance Analysis Henk Jonkers 779

Shovel-Truck Simulation in Surface Mining and Comparison with a Cyclic Queueing Model Selamet G. Ercelebi 787

Markov Chain Models 793

Effects of Variability on the Performance of a Production Line Under Cyclic Scheduling Bans Tan and Selcuk Karabati 795

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Performance Evaluation of Multistage Interconnection Networks with Blocking A. Badrah, J. M. Fourneau and F. Quessette 803

Maintenance of a Markov Chain Modulated Reliability Model Süleyman Özekici and Merih Sevilir 811

PetriNets 819

Using Petri Nets for Specification Model Simulation C. Frydman, L. Torres, N. Giambiasi and L. Santos 821

Causal-Semantic-Based Simulation and Validation of High-Level Petri Nets Jörg Desel, Thomas Freytag and Andreas Oberweis 826

Modelling and Simulation of Complex Production Systems Using a Petri-Nets Based Formal Approach Hassane Alla, Carmen Veronica Bobeanu and Florin-Gheorghe Filip 831

Author Index 839

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