Model Samples

This page contains information about the numerous Model Samples available. The list of models can be used to learn the basics about the simulation tool. We encourage the users to bring back updated models to the community by accessing our [ sourceforge site of open-source models].

[[A comprehensive list of models can be found here]]

Publications

Numerous publications discuss the contents of the models introduced in our model samples. Here's a few of them. The publications can be found here.

General

- Discrete-Event Modeling and Simulation: a practitioner's approach (book). G. Wainer. (click here to get it at Amazon).

Chemistry and Physics

“Modeling Complex Physical Systems Using Finite Element Cell-DEVS”. H. Saadawi, G.Wainer. Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, Volume 15, Issue 10, November 2007, Pages 1268-1291. MM, CA

Traffic

"Developing a software tool for Urban traffic Modeling". G. Wainer. Software, Practice and Experience. Volume 37, Issue 13, Date: 10 November 2007, Pages: 1377-1404

“Defining a Traffic Modeling language Using Cellular Discrete-Event abstractions”. G. Wainer, A. Davidson. Journal of Cellular Automata. Volume 2, Number 4, 2007. pp. 291-343.

"ATLAS: a specification language for traffic modelling and simulation". A. Davidson, G. Wainer. Simulation, Practice and Experience. Elsevier. Volume 14, No. 3, pp. 317-337. April 2006.

Computer systems and Computer Networks

“DEVS modeling of mobile wireless ad hoc networks”. U. Farooq, B. Balya, G. Wainer. Simulation Modeling, Practice and Theory. Elsevier. Vol. 15, No. 3., pp. 285-314. 2007.

Environmental Sciences

“Applying Cell-DEVS Methodology for Modeling the Environment”. G. Wainer. In Simulation, Transactions of the SCS. Vol. 82, No. 10, 635-660.  October 2006.

Systems Biology and Medicine

 "Using G-DEVS and Cell-DEVS to model complex continuous systems". N. Giambiasi, G. Wainer. Simulation: Transactions of the Society for Modeling and Simulation 

Architecture and Construction

"Cell-based representation and analysis of spatial resources in construction simulation”. C. Zhang, A. Hammad, T. Zayed, G. Wainer. in Journal of Automation in Construction. Elsevier. Volume 16, Issue 4, Pages 436-448. July 2007.

"Developing defense applications using DEVS/Cell-DEVS". R. Madhoun, G.Wainer. SCS Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation. Volume 2, Issue 3, July 2005. pp.121-143.

In Spanish

Do you prefer to read Spanish? - Metodologías de modelización y simulación de eventos discretos. G. Wainer. Nueva Librería. 2002.

Contents of the model files

Each of the entries in the model respository contain a generic description. The user can find a more detailed description of each model in the different document files found on the archives. <p>All of the above samples include the following files:

FileName.MA: Model description file. In the case of a DEVS model, this describes the coupled model and initial parameters. In the case of Cell-DEVS models, it includes the whole model
FileName.EV (optional): external events file
FileName.VAL (optional): A file with initial values for a Cell-DEVS model
FileName.BAT: A script used to run the simulation with the correct parameters (available for Windows platforms only; it can be simply modified to be used under other platforms). It executes the simulation and it generates a LOG file
FileNameDRW.BAT (optional): A script used to activate the DRAWLOG tool, where the results can be seen in a matrix (only available with some cellular models)
FileName.LOG (optional): A log file generated by the simulator
FileName.DRW (optional): A file generated by DRAWLOG, where the results can be seen in a matrix

The DEVS models are written in C++, and includes :
NAME.CPP: The C++ source code file of the NAME model. This file is needed to recompile the simulator properly (Download an example here!)
NAME.H: The C++ header file of the NAME model. This file is needed to recompile the simulator properly (Download an example here!)