Handbook of Simulation: Principles, Methodology, Advances, Applications, and Practice [Hardcover]

Jerry Banks (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471134031 | ISBN-13: 978-0471134039 | Publication Date: September 14, 1998 | Edition: 1

The only complete guide to all aspects and uses of simulation-from the international leaders in the field

There has never been a single definitive source of key information on all facets of discrete-event simulation and its applications to major industries. The Handbook of Simulation brings together the contributions of leading academics, practitioners, and software developers to offer authoritative coverage of the principles, techniques, and uses of discrete-event simulation.

Comprehensive in scope and thorough in approach, the Handbook is the one reference on discrete-event simulation that every industrial engineer, management scientist, computer scientist, operations manager, or operations researcher involved in problem-solving should own, with an in-depth examination of:
* Simulation methodology, from experimental design to data analysis and more
* Recent advances, such as object-oriented simulation, on-line simulation, and parallel and distributed simulation
* Applications across a full range of manufacturing and service industries
* Guidelines for successful simulations and sound simulation project management
* Simulation software and simulation industry vendors

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Simulation modeling is one of the most powerful techniques available for studying large and complex systems. This book is the first ever to bring together the top 30 international experts on simulation from both industry and academia. All aspects of simulation are covered, as well as the latest simulation techniques. Most importantly, the book walks the reader through the various industries that use simulation and explains what is used, how it is used, and why.

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The only complete guide to all aspects and uses of simulation-from the international leaders in the field

There has never been a single definitive source of key information on all facets of discrete-event simulation and its applications to major industries. The Handbook of Simulation brings together the contributions of leading academics, practitioners, and software developers to offer authoritative coverage of the principles, techniques, and uses of discrete-event simulation.

Comprehensive in scope and thorough in approach, the Handbook is the one reference on discrete-event simulation that every industrial engineer, management scientist, computer scientist, operations manager, or operations researcher involved in problem-solving should own, with an in-depth examination of:
* Simulation methodology, from experimental design to data analysis and more
* Recent advances, such as object-oriented simulation, on-line simulation, and parallel and distributed simulation
* Applications across a full range of manufacturing and service industries
* Guidelines for successful simulations and sound simulation project management
* Simulation software and simulation industry vendors

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 864 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1 edition (September 14, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471134031
• ISBN-13: 978-0471134039
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,936,545 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better for grad or high-level, good for novice as well, March 26, 2001

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Sarawoot Chittratanawat - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handbook of Simulation: Principles, Methodology, Advances, Applications, and Practice (Hardcover)

Many discrete-event simulation books make this book unique. Banks didn't focus particularily on some packages, but the foundation of discrete-event simulation. I think this book intended to people who has some simulation background. It's also a good reference for researchers or grad students as well as practitioners since many literature and simulation vendors are listed. For no-simulation-background reader, this book may be a good starting point -as the first book for simulation. However, you may need other related books if you want to learn some packages. Not a bad book at all, very recommend.

7 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good publication for the current practicing engineer., March 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Handbook of Simulation: Principles, Methodology, Advances, Applications, and Practice (Hardcover)

If you have a good background in calculus based statistics, this is a good reference book. The author has pulled together great historical statistical testing and design info and integrates it with recent research. A good deal of the work comes out of research recently presented at the Winter Simulation Conference series. Each chapter has ample bibliographic information for further reading.

4 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Is a excelent book..., April 30, 2001

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Eduardo El Ruiz Flores (Iquique, Chile/Iquique/Tarapacá Chile) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handbook of Simulation: Principles, Methodology, Advances, Applications, and Practice (Hardcover)

The book is excelent. The tips and event simulations projects are useful (if you are in simulation and research operation market). I have four stars for this book because all the models are event oriented...

Don't buy if you need study dynamic models in diferential equations.