Title :
Defining a Beta distribution function for construction simulation
Author :
Fente, Javier ; Knutson, Kraig ; Schexnayder, Cliff
Author_Institution :
Del E. Webb Sch. of Constr., Arizona State Univ., Tempe, AZ, USA
Abstract :
In most applications of simulation to construction, the underlying probability distribution function (PDF) is generally unknown. Consequently, an expert has to select a PDF hoping that the one that is chosen matches the shape of the underlying distribution. This research attempts to quantify, through a sensitivity analysis, the effect of subjective information in choosing parameters for a Beta distribution to be used in earthmoving simulation models
Keywords :
building; civil engineering computing; digital simulation; probability; sensitivity analysis; Beta distribution function; VIBES; Visual Interactive Beta Estimation System; construction simulation; earthmoving simulation models; parameter selection; probability distribution function; sensitivity analysis; subjective information; Analytical models; Construction industry; Context modeling; Distribution functions; Information analysis; Parameter estimation; Payloads; Probability distribution; Sensitivity analysis; Shape;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference Proceedings, 1999 Winter
Conference_Location :
Phoenix, AZ
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5780-9
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.1999.816813
