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A neural network approach for early cost estimation of structural systems of buildings
A neural network approach for early cost estimation of structural systems of buildings
2004,
The importance of decision making in cost estimation for building design processes...
Generating optimal T-shape cutting patterns for circular blanks
Generating optimal T-shape cutting patterns for circular blanks
2005,
Circular blanks are often used in the manufacturing of the stators and rotors of...
Simulated annealing heuristics for managing resources during planned outages at electric power plants
Simulated annealing heuristics for managing resources during planned outages at electric power plants
2005,
This paper presents a mathematical model and simulated annealing heuristics for...
Optimal capacity allocation in multi-auction electricity markets under uncertainty
Optimal capacity allocation in multi-auction electricity markets under uncertainty
2005,
The advent of competitive markets confronts each producer with the problem of...
Project risk management in the Queensland engineering construction industry: a survey
Project risk management in the Queensland engineering construction industry: a survey
2004,
This paper provides the results of a survey of senior management involved in the...
Risk management in the Lusoponte concession – a case study of the two bridges in Lisbon, Portugal
Risk management in the Lusoponte concession – a case study of the two bridges in Lisbon, Portugal
2004,
The case study of Lusoponte illustrates the concession awarded by the Portuguese...
A 0–1 goal programming model for nurse scheduling
A 0–1 goal programming model for nurse scheduling
2005,
In this study, a computerized nurse-scheduling model is developed. The model is...
A Lagrangean-based heuristic for multi-plant, multi-item, multi-period capacitated lot-sizing problems with inter-plant transfers
A Lagrangean-based heuristic for multi-plant, multi-item, multi-period capacitated lot-sizing problems with inter-plant transfers
2005,
This paper addresses scheduling of lot sizes in a multi-plant, multi-item,...
Modelling of semiconductor wafer fabrication systems by extended object-oriented Petri nets
Modelling of semiconductor wafer fabrication systems by extended object-oriented Petri nets
2005,
In this paper, extended object-oriented Petri nets (EOPNs) are proposed for the...
The economic design of −x charts: A proactive approach
The economic design of −x charts: A proactive approach
2005,
It has long been recognized that poor quality can only result in higher costs. Yet,...
Statistical analysis of local search landscapes
Statistical analysis of local search landscapes
2004,
This paper discusses the application of some statistical estimation tools in trying to...
Comparison between multiple-choice and analytic hierarchy process: measuring human perception
Comparison between multiple-choice and analytic hierarchy process: measuring human perception
2004,
The objective of this study is to examine the effectiveness of the multiple-choice...
An alternate approach to developing a total celebrity endorser rating model using the analytic hierarchy process
An alternate approach to developing a total celebrity endorser rating model using the analytic hierarchy process
2004,
Using the analytic hierarchy process to develop an overall rating of a celebrity is a...
An expert module to improve the consistency of analytic hierarchy process matrices
An expert module to improve the consistency of analytic hierarchy process matrices
2004,
In AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process), the calculated priorities are plausible only if...
An analytic hierarchy process/data envelopment analysis method for measurement of the efficiency of R&D management activities in universities
An analytic hierarchy process/data envelopment analysis method for measurement of the efficiency of R&D management activities in universities
2004,
In order to develop a better tool for the assessment of the management performance of...
Group decision and distributed technical support
Group decision and distributed technical support
2004,
A group of 45 decision-makers (local authorities and representatives from the...
Benefits analysis – a robust assessment approach
Benefits analysis – a robust assessment approach
2004,
Benefits Analysis has been evolving over the past decade from roots in multi-criteria...
IMGD (interactive method for group decision): an interactive method for multiobjective group decision aid
IMGD (interactive method for group decision): an interactive method for multiobjective group decision aid
2004,
Multiobjective methods for group decision situations that are proposed in the...
Scheduling with product family set-up times: an application in thin film transistor liquid crystal display manufacturing
Scheduling with product family set-up times: an application in thin film transistor liquid crystal display manufacturing
2004,
The development of a scheduling methodology for module processing in thin film...
A multicriteria assignment problem
A multicriteria assignment problem
2002,
Our objective in this paper is to propose a procedure for solving a multicriteria...
Minimizing Lmax for the single machine scheduling problem with family set-ups
Minimizing Lmax for the single machine scheduling problem with family set-ups
2004,
A procedure for the single machine-scheduling problem of minimizing the maximum...
Euclid: strategic alternative assessment matrix
Euclid: strategic alternative assessment matrix
2002,
The vast amount of information that must be considered to solve inherently...
Modelling and rescheduling of a re-entrant wafer fabrication line involving machine unreliability
Modelling and rescheduling of a re-entrant wafer fabrication line involving machine unreliability
2004,
A methodology for rescheduling a semiconductor fabrication line in the presence of...
Application of geographical information systems and multicriteria evaluation in locating sustainable boundary between the Tunari National Park and Cochabamba City (Bolivia)
Application of geographical information systems and multicriteria evaluation in locating sustainable boundary between the Tunari National Park and Cochabamba City (Bolivia)
2002,
Increased population growth and urbanization, has caused increase in demand for land...
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