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A genetic algorithm-based solution to optimal tolerance synthesis of mechanical assemblies with alternative manufacturing processes: focus on complex tolerance problems
A genetic algorithm-based solution to optimal tolerance synthesis of mechanical assemblies with alternative manufacturing processes: focus on complex tolerance problems
2004,
The product development process involves tolerance specification on the individual...
Reducing feedback requirements of workload control
Reducing feedback requirements of workload control
2004,
The workload control concept is known as a robust shop floor control concept. It is...
Optimal inventory costs in a complementary flexible manufacturing system
Optimal inventory costs in a complementary flexible manufacturing system
2004,
Flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) have provided job shop-type operations a variety...
Analysing stability and investments in railway networks using advanced evolutionary algorithms
Analysing stability and investments in railway networks using advanced evolutionary algorithms
2004,
We consider a network of periodically running railway lines. Investments are possible...
A real-time methodology for minimizing mean flowtime in FMSs with machine breakdowns: threshold-based selective rerouting
A real-time methodology for minimizing mean flowtime in FMSs with machine breakdowns: threshold-based selective rerouting
2004,
This paper presents the threshold-based selective rerouting (TSR) heuristic to...
Evaluating train protection systems
Evaluating train protection systems
2004,
This paper arose from the work carried out for the Cullen/Uff Joint Inquiry into Train...
Virtual Petri nets as a modular modeling method for planning and control tasks of flexible manufacturing systems
Virtual Petri nets as a modular modeling method for planning and control tasks of flexible manufacturing systems
2005,
The modelling of automated manufacturing systems has been explored to offer solutions...
Determination of efficient simulation model fidelity for flexible manufacturing systems
Determination of efficient simulation model fidelity for flexible manufacturing systems
2005,
This paper presents a framework for the determination of an efficient level of...
TollSim: Simulation and evaluation of toll stations
TollSim: Simulation and evaluation of toll stations
2004,
This work presents a stochastic simulation model and experimentation for a toll system...
The trouble with speed cameras
The trouble with speed cameras
2004,
Under a simple model of speeding offences, the probability distribution of the time to...
Optimal operation of multiquality water distribution systems: unsteady conditions
Optimal operation of multiquality water distribution systems: unsteady conditions
2004,
This paper describes the methodology and application of a genetic algorithm scheme...
A contaminant detection system for early warning in water distribution networks
A contaminant detection system for early warning in water distribution networks
2004,
Water distribution systems are spatially diverse. As such, they are inherently...
Derivation of near-optimal pump schedules for water distribution by simulated annealing
Derivation of near-optimal pump schedules for water distribution by simulated annealing
2004,
The scheduling of pumps for clean water distribution is a partially discrete...
Adaptive resonance theory-based neural algorithms for manufacturing process quality control
Adaptive resonance theory-based neural algorithms for manufacturing process quality control
2004,
The demand for quality products in industry is continuously increasing. To produce...
Estimating the out-of-control rate from control chart data in the presence of multiple causes and process improvement
Estimating the out-of-control rate from control chart data in the presence of multiple causes and process improvement
2004,
A processed monitored with an --> X --> chart is considered. It may go out of control...
Pattern recognition methods in human-assisted reproduction
Pattern recognition methods in human-assisted reproduction
2004,
The aim of this paper is to present a method which allows to select, more accurately...
An empirical Bayes process monitoring technique for polytomous data
An empirical Bayes process monitoring technique for polytomous data
2005,
When a product item is tested, usually one has more information than just pass or...
The effect of correlation on chain sampling plans
The effect of correlation on chain sampling plans
2005,
The Dodge chain sampling plan (ChSP-1) and its extensions are very useful in...
Case injected genetic algorithms for learning across problems
Case injected genetic algorithms for learning across problems
2004,
Genetic algorithms (GAs) augmented with a case-based memory of past design...
Reliability based design optimization using response surfaces in application to multidisciplinary systems
Reliability based design optimization using response surfaces in application to multidisciplinary systems
2004,
Traditionally, reliability based design optimization (RBDO) is formulated as a nested...
A demonstration of the utility of fractional experimental design for finding optimal genetic algorithm parameter settings
A demonstration of the utility of fractional experimental design for finding optimal genetic algorithm parameter settings
2004,
This paper demonstrates that the use of sparse experimental design in the development...
The multi-source Weber problem with constant opening cost
The multi-source Weber problem with constant opening cost
2004,
A constant fixed cost of establishing a facility is introduced within the framework of...
A note on defective units in an inventory model with sub-lot sampling inspection for variable lead-time demand with the mixture of free distributions
A note on defective units in an inventory model with sub-lot sampling inspection for variable lead-time demand with the mixture of free distributions
2004,
In a recent paper Wu and Ouyang assumed that an arriving order lot may contain some...
Integrated inventory model of returns-quantity discounts contract
Integrated inventory model of returns-quantity discounts contract
2004,
In the traditional inventory problem, to secure demand risk a retailer often requests...
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