Combined discrete event and discrete time simulation framework and its application to the block erection process in shipbuilding

In this study, a simulation framework which can support to develop various simulation systems for process planning in shipbuilding is proposed. In addition, a simulation kernel which is a key component of the proposed simulation framework is implemented according to the concept of the combined discrete event and discrete time simulation. To evaluate the efficiency and applicability of the simulation framework proposed in this study, it is applied to the block erection process in shipbuilding. The result shows that the proposed simulation framework can provide the consistent, integrated development environment for a simulation system.