Modeling and simulation of logistics flows 3 : discrete and continuous flows in 2d/3d

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- About This Book -- Intended public -- Organization and contents of the book -- Conventions -- Vocabulary and definition -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Logistics and simulation of different flows -- 1. Computer Simulation of Discrete Flows -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. Worked example -- 1.2.1. Map of the resort -- 1.2.2. Problem statement and design brief -- 1.3. Setting up the project in the ExtendSim 9 software -- 1.3.1. Definition of the principal parameters -- 1.3.2. Designing the model and inputting constraints -- 1.3.3. Definition of flows -- 1.3.4. Running the simulation -- 1.3.5. Creation and allocation of resources -- 1.3.6. Rerunning the simulation -- 1.3.7. Generating a report and analysis -- 1.3.8. Development, enhancement and improvement -- 1.3.9. Hierarchy -- 1.3.10. Appearance design -- 1.4. Conclusion -- 2. Simulation of Mixed Flows -- 2.1. Mixed Flows -- 2.2. An example of modeling mixed flows -- 2.2.1. Problem statement and specifications -- 2.3. Creating and inputting the project in ExtendSim -- 2.3.1. Definition of the principal parameters -- 2.3.2. Soda production and bottling -- 2.3.3. Transport, carbonation and labeling -- 2.3.4. Packaging and storage -- 2.3.5. Maintenance and cleaning -- 2.3.6. Finishing touches -- 2.4. Conclusion -- 3. 3D Flows and Evacuation Simulation -- 3.1. 3D flows -- 3.2. The Pathfinder software -- 3.3. Evacuation of a building with PathFinder -- 3.3.1. Importing and formatting the first floor plans -- 3.3.2. Creating the different first floor rooms -- 3.3.3. Creating the first floor doors -- 3.3.4. Populating with occupants -- 3.3.5. Simulation and results for the first floor evacuation -- 3.3.6. Incorporating furniture -- 3.3.7. Importing and formatting the second floor plans -- 3.3.8. Creating rooms, doors and populating with occupants.