This second edition of Simulation with Arena has the same goal as the first edition: to provide a comprehensive treatment of simulation concepts in general and the Area simulation software in particular. It starts by having the reader develop simple, well-animated, high-level models, and then progresses to advanced modeling and analysis. Statistical analysis is not treated as a separate topic, but is integrated into many of the modeling chapters, reflecting the joint nature of these activities in good simulation studies. The objective of the book is to help the reader carry out effective simulation modeling, analysis, and projects using the Arena simulation system. It has an informal, tutorial writing style to aid the beginner in fully understanding the ideas and topics presented.
Starting with an introduction to simulation concepts, the book progresses through an overview of the Arena software, basic model development, input analysis, additional modeling constructs, output analysis, and advanced modeling. It also includes chapters on integrating simulation with applications, specialized statistical issues, continuous simulation, and conducting a successful simulation study. It is intended primarily to be a text in a first course on simulation or for self-study. However, many of the later chapters could be incorporated into an advanced course. Included with the book is a CD containing the Arena academic software and the examples referenced throughout the text.
Chapter 1 What Is Simulation?
Chapter 2 Fundamental Simulation Concepts
Chapter 3 A Guided Tour Through Arena
Chapter 4 Modeling Basic Operations and Inputs
Chapter 5 Detailed Modeling and Terminating Statistical Analysis
Chapter 6 Intermediate Modeling and Steady-State Statistical
Analysis
Chapter 7 Entity Transfer
Chapter 8 A Sampler of Further Modeling lssues and Techniques
Chapter 9 Arena Integration and Customization
Chapter 10 Continuous and Combined Discrete/Continuous
Models
Chapter 11 Further Statistical Lssues
Chapter 12 Conducting Simulation Studies