Solutions Manual Discrete-Event System Simulation Third Edition Jerry Banks John S. Carson Ii Barry L. Nelson David M. Nicol August 31, 2000
Solutions Manual Discrete-Event System Simulation Third Edition
Jerry Banks John S. Carson II Barry L. Nelson David M. Nicol August 31, 2000
Contents
1 Introduction to Simulation 2 Simulation Examples 3 General Principles 4 Simulation Software 5 Statistical Models in Simulation 6 Queueing Models 7 Random-Number Generation 8 Random-Variate Generation 9 Input Modeling 10 Verification and Validation of Simulation Models 11 Output Analysis for a Single Model 12 Comparison and Evaluation of Alternative System Designs 13 Simulation of Manufacturing and Material Handling Systems 14 Simulation of Computer Systems 1 5 16 17 18 32 39 46 51 55 57 60 65 66
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Foreword
There are approximately three hundred exercises for solution in the text. These exercises emphasize principles of discrete-event simulation and provide practice in utilizing concepts found in the text. Answers provided here are selective, in that not every problem in every chapter is solved. Answers in some instances are suggestive rather than complete. These two caveats hold particularly in chapters where building of computer simulation models is required. The solutions manual will give the instructor a basis for assisting the student and judging the student’s progress. Some instructors may interpret an exercise differently than we do, or utilize an alternate solution method; they are at liberty to do so. We have provided solutions that our students have found to be understandable. When computer solutions are provided they will be found on the text web site, www.bcnn.net, rather than here. We have invited simulation software vendors to submit solutions to a number of modeling and analysis problems; these solutions will also be found on the web site. Instructors are encouraged to submit solutions to the web site as well. Jerry Banks John S. Carson II Barry L. Nelson David M. Nicol
Chapter 1
Introduction to Simulation
For additional solutions check the course web site at www.bcnn.net. 1. Solution to Exercise
Jerry Banks John S. Carson II Barry L. Nelson David M. Nicol August 31, 2000
Contents
1 Introduction to Simulation 2 Simulation Examples 3 General Principles 4 Simulation Software 5 Statistical Models in Simulation 6 Queueing Models 7 Random-Number Generation 8 Random-Variate Generation 9 Input Modeling 10 Verification and Validation of Simulation Models 11 Output Analysis for a Single Model 12 Comparison and Evaluation of Alternative System Designs 13 Simulation of Manufacturing and Material Handling Systems 14 Simulation of Computer Systems 1 5 16 17 18 32 39 46 51 55 57 60 65 66
1
Foreword
There are approximately three hundred exercises for solution in the text. These exercises emphasize principles of discrete-event simulation and provide practice in utilizing concepts found in the text. Answers provided here are selective, in that not every problem in every chapter is solved. Answers in some instances are suggestive rather than complete. These two caveats hold particularly in chapters where building of computer simulation models is required. The solutions manual will give the instructor a basis for assisting the student and judging the student’s progress. Some instructors may interpret an exercise differently than we do, or utilize an alternate solution method; they are at liberty to do so. We have provided solutions that our students have found to be understandable. When computer solutions are provided they will be found on the text web site, www.bcnn.net, rather than here. We have invited simulation software vendors to submit solutions to a number of modeling and analysis problems; these solutions will also be found on the web site. Instructors are encouraged to submit solutions to the web site as well. Jerry Banks John S. Carson II Barry L. Nelson David M. Nicol
Chapter 1
Introduction to Simulation
For additional solutions check the course web site at www.bcnn.net. 1. Solution to Exercise