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Some problems in sequencing and scheduling utilizing branch and bound algorithms
(1988)
This dissertation deals with branch and bound algorithms which are applied to the two-machine flow-shop problem with sparse precedence constraints and the optimal sequencing and scheduling of multiple feedstocks in a batch ...
Evaluation of temperature, force, and chip formation in orthogonal turning of leaded brass
(1988)
The primary purpose of this research was to investigate the role of lead inclusions in leaded brass or free-machining brass on chip temperatures, cutting force, feed force and deformed chip thickness. The experiment was ...
Procedures for quantitative sensitivity and performance validation studies of a deterministic fire safety model
(1987)
The increasing number of users of fire models demands their validation by a third party team to investigate the reliability of the models with respect to concerns of potential users. Due to insufficient documentation of ...
Optimal preventive repair policy for a semi-Markov deterioration shock model
(1987)
Most maintenance models for stochastically deteriorating systems consider to replace or not to replace as the only two actions that can be taken at any deterioration stage. In this research a preventive repair model that ...
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 ...
A stochastic network simulation model for the Texas certificate of need review process as relates to general hospital bed expansion
(1978)
A review of the literature related to hospital utilization as well as the Texas Certificate of Need (CON) process revealed no comprehensive, consistent method for reviewing CON applications. To overcome this deficiency in ...
Optimization of the second order logarithmic machining economics problem by extended geometric programming
(1978)
The theory of geometric programming is extended to include a new function with logarithmic exponents. The function, defined as a Quadratic Posylognomial (QPL) is a series of nonlinear product terms with positive coefficients ...
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 ...
A computerized solution technique for the analysis of generalized, Bayesian, distribution-free reliability networks utilizing pass-fail data from the component level
(1980)
A solution technique for the analysis of generalized, distribution-free reliability networks is developed. It is applicable to systems consisting of independent cascade and/or parallel subsystems for which component pass-fail ...
Network flow partitioning procedures for the analysis of cellular manufacturing systems
(1993)
The primary objective of this study is to develop a network-flow based procedure for grouping the machines of a manufacturing system into cells, and the parts to be processed into families, in such a way that the overall ...