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Thermal Field Mapping Technique for Friction Stir Process
(2009-12-14)
Friction Stir Welding is a solid state “green” welding method developed by The Welding Institute (UK). An internal thermal mapping instrument has been developed which allows for symmetrical mapping of the thermal fields ...
Optimizing Military Tactical MANETs efficiently using PSO
(2009-11-05)
A mobile ad-hoc network (MANET) is a self-configuring network of autonomous agents designed to continuously support users who change the topology of the network dynamically and independently. The dynamic mobility of user ...
Modeling Service Performance and Dynamic Worker Allocation Policies for Order Fulfillment Systems
(2009-11-10)
In this dissertation, we propose several dynamic worker allocation
policies based on the sojourn time distribution in due-date order
fulfillment systems. To establish a sojourn-based policy, we must be
able to compute ...
Dynamic Slotting and Cartonization Problem in Zone-based Carton Picking Systems
(2009-11-03)
Due to the popularity of internet ordering and intelligent logistic and supply chain management systems, customers tend to order more frequently, in smaller quantities, and they require more customized service. As a result, ...
Electric Power Bidding Models for Competitive Markets
(2009-02-23)
Profit maximization for power companies is highly related to the bidding strategies used. In order to sell electricity at high prices and maximize profit, power companies need suitable bidding models that consider power ...
A Novel Three Dimensional Wafer Level Chip Scale Packaging Technology-Manufacturing Process Development and Reliability Characterizations
(2010-08-05)
Three Dimensional (3D) packaging has moved to the forefront in the electronic packaging industry, as the trend toward higher performance, smaller form factor and lower cost continues.
The development of the manufacturing ...
A Markov Chain Dynamic Social Network Modeling and Simulation to Assess the Impact of Out-of-School Suspensions on Dropouts and Truancy
(2010-08-03)
Generally, a social network is mainly concerned with actors, the actions of actors, and the interactivities among actors in a community. Employing graph theory to represent overall social network structure, this study ...
Decision Models for a Two-Stage Supply Chain Planning under Uncertainty with Time-sensitive Shortages and Real Option Approach
(2010-03-23)
The primary objective of this research is to develop analytical models for typical supply
chain situations to help inventory decision-makers. We also derive closed form solutions
for each model and reveal several ...
The Effect of Varying Work Order Sequences on Physiological Responses in Combined Manual Material Handling
(2010-12-06)
Despite technological advances in the workplace that reduces the physical requirements of the worker, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) continue to be a concern. This is particularly the case in the manual material handling ...
Maximizing Connectivity and Performance in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks Using Mobile Agents
(2008-09-09)
Mobile wireless ad hoc networks are instantaneous, autonomous telecommunication networks that provide service to users wherever and whenever the service is needed. The communication depends on wireless links that are formed ...