The separation and explicit declaration of model control structures in support of object-oriented simulation

Abstract

This paper introduces concepts for the separation of model logic control structures from simulation models in support of the object-oriented simulation of manufacturing systems. A three part separation of simulation model structures is proposed to support and enhance object-oriented simulation of manufacturing systems. The three-part structural separation is made to enhance flexibility, extensibility, modularity, reusability, and understandability. The process of partitioning a simulation model into these three parts utilizes systems modeling and objectoriented modeling principles.These modeling principles enable definition of the individual modules which represent the natural partitioned structure and dynamics which should be present in an objectoriented simulation modeL 1 INTRODUCllON