Keyword: engineering

Found 905 papers in total
Analysis of down times of jib cranes – a stochastic approach
Analysis of down times of jib cranes – a stochastic approach
2002,
In this paper a case study dealing with the maintenance problem of jib cranes is...
Optimal use of solar collectors for residential buildings
Optimal use of solar collectors for residential buildings
2001,
Solar radiation is an abundant free resource which may be used in the form of solar...
Informed maintenance for next generation reusable launch systems
Informed maintenance for next generation reusable launch systems
2001,
Perhaps the most substantial single obstacle to progress of space exploration and...
Failure-space – a systems engineering look at 50 space system failures
Failure-space – a systems engineering look at 50 space system failures
2001,
Multiple perspectives are presented on failure-event-chain analysis and failure cause...
Assessing the performance of a heuristic simulated annealing algorithm for the design of distributed satellite systems
Assessing the performance of a heuristic simulated annealing algorithm for the design of distributed satellite systems
2001,
A heuristic multidisciplinary design optimization technique has been investigated for...
Finite element analysis on traffic flow problem I
Finite element analysis on traffic flow problem I
2001,
We propose that the finite element method (FEM) may be used in traffic flow models,...
Optimum shapes of reservoirs
Optimum shapes of reservoirs
2001,
The aim of this paper is to find the optimal shape of reservoirs and to minimize the...
Managing vulnerability and risk for sustainability
Managing vulnerability and risk for sustainability
2001,
The risks to a system must necessarily be well managed for it to be sustainable. In...
Performance-based optimal selection of cutting conditions and cutting tools in multipass turning operations using genetic algorithms
Performance-based optimal selection of cutting conditions and cutting tools in multipass turning operations using genetic algorithms
2002,
The paper presents a new methodology involving the use of genetic algorithms for the...
Model on cash flow forecasting and risk analysis for contracting firms
Model on cash flow forecasting and risk analysis for contracting firms
2002,
When a construction project is in progress, it would be beneficial to the contractor...
Factors and procedures used in matching project managers to construction projects in Bangkok
Factors and procedures used in matching project managers to construction projects in Bangkok
2002,
A number of factors and associated sub-factors influencing the matching of project...
Using systems dynamics to better understand change and rework in construction project management systems
Using systems dynamics to better understand change and rework in construction project management systems
2002,
The management of construction is complex enough without changes (e.g. to...
Study of time parameters and the critical path in engineering building project network planning
Study of time parameters and the critical path in engineering building project network planning
2001,
In this paper we studied the computing problem of finding the critical path in the...
You cannot call out the AA at 40,000ft
You cannot call out the AA at 40,000ft
1999,
Combat aircraft are expensive and so are their crew so no operator wants to lose...
A methodology for developing a web-based factory simulator for manufacturing education
A methodology for developing a web-based factory simulator for manufacturing education
2001,
Historically, manufacturing engineering education has focused on teaching mathematical...
On conducting simultaneous versus sequential engineering activities in risky R&D
On conducting simultaneous versus sequential engineering activities in risky R&D
2001,
We consider development projects in which the activities can be classified in two...
The efficacy of action at a distance as a control mechanism in the construction industry when a trust relationship breaks down: An illustrative case study
The efficacy of action at a distance as a control mechanism in the construction industry when a trust relationship breaks down: An illustrative case study
2001,
A paper published by one of the authors described a situation where the accounting...
Optimization of wafer exposure patterns using a two-dimensional cutting algorithm
Optimization of wafer exposure patterns using a two-dimensional cutting algorithm
2001,
The semiconductor industry plays an integral role in Taiwan's manufacturing sector....
A modular, parametric vibratory feeder: A case study for flexible assembly tools for mass customization
A modular, parametric vibratory feeder: A case study for flexible assembly tools for mass customization
1998,
A new class of parametric and modular flexible tools is proposed to improve the setup...
Selection and sequencing heuristics to reduce variance in gas turbine engine nozzle assemblies
Selection and sequencing heuristics to reduce variance in gas turbine engine nozzle assemblies
2001,
During the maintenance of gas turbine engines, the selection and placement of nozzle...
Interlinking dimensional tolerances with geometric accuracy and surface finish in the process design and manufacture of precision machined components
Interlinking dimensional tolerances with geometric accuracy and surface finish in the process design and manufacture of precision machined components
1998,
A wide range of electromechanical devices are made up of a variety of miniature high...
User of counterpropagation neural networks to enhance the concurrent subspace optimization strategy
User of counterpropagation neural networks to enhance the concurrent subspace optimization strategy
2000,
The paper explores the use of artificial neural networks in a concurrent optimization...
A blur identification based on hybrid optimization
A blur identification based on hybrid optimization
1999,
We present a new blur identification procedure based on the hybrid, two-level...
The laser-plotter beam routing problem
The laser-plotter beam routing problem
2001,
Laser-plotters are used in the manufacturing industry to draw trademarks and...
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