Keyword: engineering

Found 905 papers in total
Unveiling innovative design principles by means of multiple conflicting objectives
2003,
Optimization principles are often used in engineering design activities for finding...
Characterization of sequential optimization strategies in concurrent product and process design: a dual-team approach
2003,
In team-based design optimization, one type of workflow is relevant to sequential...
Inexact genetic algorithm approach to target values setting of engineering requirements in Quality Function Deployment
2003,
In Quality Function Deployment, determination of the target values for engineering...
Two alternative imperfect multiaction maintenance models
2003,
Systems such as civil structures (e.g. building and bridges) and...
A two-stage planning model for power scheduling in a hydro-thermal system under uncertainty
2002,
A two-stage stochastic programming model for the short- or mid-term cost-optimal...
Platform design for customizable products as a problem of access in a geometric space
2003,
A product platform is a set of common components, modules or parts from which a stream...
The efficiency range of economical cutting conditions and tool replacement under the age replacement strategy
2003,
This paper presents models for calculating the optimal cutting feed rate, spindle...
Optimal maintenance and repair policies in infrastructure management under uncertain facility deterioration rates: An adaptive control approach
2002,
In this paper we present two adaptive control formulations that explicitly include...
Dynamic optimal groundwater management with inclusion of fixed costs
2002,
Obtaining optimal solutions for groundwater resources planning problems, while...
Costs for water supply distribution system rehabilitation
2002,
There is growing concern over the need to rehabilitate, replace, and repair drinking...
Cost models for water supply distribution systems
2002,
A major challenge for society in the 21st century wil be replacement, design, and...
Optimizing the decision-making process for large-scale design problems according to criteria interrelationships
2003,
As the scope of elements considered by product designers has widened, the number of...
Bridge strike reduction: Optimising the design of markings
2002,
Cases of high-sided vehicles striking low bridges is a large problem in many...
Factors influential in making an injury severity difference to older drivers involved in fixed object–passenger car crashes
2002,
To identify factors influencing severity of injury to older drivers in fixed...
Characteristics of low speed accidents with buses in public transport
2002,
Low-speed accidents with buses in public transport in the city of Uppsala during the...
The effect on accidents of technical inspections of heavy vehicles in Norway
2002,
The paper presents a study of the effects on accidents of technical inspections of...
Optimal distance between two branches of uncontrolled split intersection
2002,
This work examines the possibility of splitting an uncontrolled ‘X’...
Vehicular pollution control in Delhi
2002,
Delhi is one of the most polluted cities in the world caused by spectacular vehicular...
An experimental study of the effect of low-noise wheels in reducing noise and vibration
2002,
Wheel/rail interaction is a major source of railway noise. A low-noise wheel structure...
Noise prediction for highways in Thailand
2002,
A model of highway traffic noise is formulated based on vehicle types. The data were...
A model for construction project budget and schedule performances using fuzzy data
2001,
Ensuring satisfactory budget and schedule performance are two major challenges for...
Optimum Stirling engine geometry
2002,
This paper combines the author's work on mechanical efficiency of reciprocating...
Fuzzy logic controller for position control of flexible structures
2002,
The results of the implementation of a Fuzzy Logic Based Controller (FLC) for the...
A maximum entropy based approach to the layout optimization of water distribution systems
2002,
This paper investigates the idea that minimum cost maximum entropy designs of water...
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