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A simulation methodology for large scale reliability systems
(1987)
In recent years, the assessment of the reliability and availability of complex systems has played an increasingly important role in the analysis, design, and operation of these systems. A very important element in the ...
Multiple objective decision making using goal programming techniques : an interactive microcomputer approach
(1985)
An interactive microcomputer-based system to support multiple objective decision making predicated upon goal programming techniques has been developed. Two major phases constitute this research. In the first phase, performance ...
Cognitive skills in modeling and simulation
(1988)
Major advances in simulation techniques have resulted from refinements to our understanding of the modeling and analysis processes. Previous work has provided the framework for advances in the three major support technologies ...
Design and prototype development of a manufacturing system justification and investment tracking system
(1986)
An interactive microcomputer-based system which provides economic analysis support through Life cycle costing for the design, development and implementation of manufacturing systems has been designed and a prototype ...
A decomposition approach for the project scheduling problem
(1987)
The problem addressed in this research is the project scheduling problem. Two types of solution methodologies commonly discussed in the literature are optimization procedures and heuristic ranking procedures. Optimization ...
Performance modeling of automated manufacturing systems with unreliable machines and random processing times
(1992)
Reliability plays a very important role in the overall performance of flexible manufacturing systems (FMS). Failure of a single component can easily propagate downtime throughout the entire system, giving rise to inferior ...
Shape conceptualization in design
(1992)
The intention of this research is to provide a conceptual basis for the design and construction of a geometric modeling system that dovetails with the way designer plan and visualize objects. This dissertation focuses on ...
An adaptive hybrid neural network approach for learning nonstationary manufacturing processes
(1993)
An adaptive hybrid learning procedure is proposed for change detection and on-line identification of nonstationary manufacturing processes. Sequential measurements in manufacturing systems and on-line measured signals in ...