Based on Petri net theory and workflow model

a 9 tuple colored Petri net simulation model of earthmoving operations was presented focusing on the equipment management in the earthmoving construction. The dynamic changes of workflow and information flow in the construction process were illustrated in the model

and the constraint relationship between equipment and construction conditions was taken into account. Based on the information of the number of equipment and cost

the simulation for the construction situation

estimated completion time

cost

and equipment productivity were conducted. The model was operated based on the CPN Tools platform. And sensitivity analysis and model validation on the model were carried out by simulating the data collected in a real case

which demonstrates that the model can improve the accuracy of the simulation results in the earthmoving operation construction process.