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An exact piecewise differentiable parameter-free penalty function
(1979)
In this dissertation, the problem of optimizing a nonlinear objective function subject to linear and/or nonlinear constraints is considered. When the constraints are nonlinear, it is particularly advantageous to transform ...
Optimal maintenance policies for multicomponent systems with Weibull failure times
(1986)
The objective of this research is to investigate various methods for computing reliability parameters for a multicomponent system and, based on these parameters, determine an appropriate maintenance policy; in short, to ...
The impact of the federal labor relations authority on labor arbitration in the federal sector
(1985)
This research involved an analysis of the arbitration cases appealed to the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) under 5 U.S.C. [section] 7122. In particular, the cases in which the Authority modified, set aside, or ...
A study of the effect of various design factors on the performance of complex production lines
(1980)
This dissertation is a study of the effect of various design factors on the performance of production lines. A review of past research on production lines reveals that the majority of production line models reported in the ...
Dependent state attribute acceptance sampling
(1969)
The major objective of this research is the development of attribute acceptance sampling plans involving a dependency on historical results in the decision to accept or reject inspection sampling lots. Two dependent stage ...
The scope of obligatory union representation of bargaining unit members during the contractual period
(1973)
The primary objective of this dissertation is to support the proposition that an employee, accused of misconduct, be afforded the same rights as are provided the accused in a criminal investigation. The point is established, ...
A modular processor for generalized multistage optimization
(1971)
The objective of this research has been to develop a modular processor for the generalized multistage optimization. This processor is intended to be appropriate for a variety of uses, including practical optimization ...
Peripheral and foveal information decoding capacity of the human eye under intermittent photic stimuli
(1971)
The binocular information decoding capacity of the human eye was measured using the number of correctly identified Landolt rings out of fifteen, the number of completely correctly identified three-ring messages out of five, ...
Feasibility of predicting human manual dynamic performance, push, and pull from static effort and anthropometric data
(1971)
It was determined from this research that human manual dynamic performance, push, and pull can be predicted from s ta tic strength and anthropometric data. Forty right-handed male college students between 18 and 35 years ...
The generation and classification of mixed strategy sampling plans
(1973)
The major achievement of this research was to enhance the flexibility of sampling inspection methodology. This was achieved by providing the conceptual framework for extending current sampling inspection theory into combined ...