System Modeling and Simulation
Simulation Definition and Purpose
Time Representation in Simulation
Events and Event Scheduling
Activities and Processes
Simulation Clock Mechanisms
Next-Event Time Advance
Fixed-Increment Time Advance
Combined Time Advance
State Variables
State Changes
Transition Rules
State Space Representation
Benefits of Simulation Approach
Disadvantages and Pitfalls
When to Use Simulation
When Not to Use Simulation
Cost-Benefit Considerations
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