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Theoretical and implementation improvements for difference evaluation functions

Creator:: Colby, Mitchell Kataichi
Abstract:: Multiagent learning with cooperative coevolutionary algorithms is a critical area of research, and is relevant to many real-world applications including air traffic control, distributed sensor network control, and game-theoretic applications such as border patrol. A key difficulty in multiagent learning is the credit assignment problem, where the impact of each...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Fluidic and thermal modeling for the high production rate synthesis of high quality nanoparticles

Creator:: Peterson, Daniel Alan
Abstract:: Advances of colloidal nanomaterials for societal benefit have been hampered by the high cost and low quality of nanoparticles (NPs). The production of high quality nanoparticles within colloidal suspension has two related concerns; (1) current high production rates methods of synthesizing nanoparticles result in a larger range of particle size,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Multiagent learning for locomotion and coordination in tensegrity robotics

Creator:: Iscen, Atil
Abstract:: Tensegrity structures are composed of pure compressional elements that are connected via a network of pure tensional elements. The concept of tensegrity promises numerous advantages to the field of robotics. Tensegrity robots are, however, notoriously difficult to control due to their oscillatory nature and nonlinear interaction between the components. Multiagent...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Group scheduling in electronics manufacturing with integration of internal and external setup times

Creator:: Yazdani Sabouni, Mohammad Taghi
Abstract:: This research considers a combinatorial optimization scheduling problem in the assembly of printed circuit boards (PCBs) in electronic manufacturing. For the first time in this research, the preparation process, which is typically called kitting operation, is paid attention to and is performed along with the assembly operation, described in this...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Two-stage flexible flow shop scheduling with blocking constraint and batching machines

Creator:: Panahi, Hadi
Abstract:: In this dissertation, a two stage flexible flow shop scheduling problem is studied, where in stage 1, there are identical batch processors (burnout ovens) and in stage 2, there are identical discrete processors (furnaces). Batch processors perform a pre-heating process on a batch of jobs at a time and discrete...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Design of a single lamina for a microchannel dialyzer with a focus on bubble removal

Creator:: Mohammadi, Mahshid
Abstract:: A microchannel-based hemodialyzer offers a novel approach to hemodialysis practice and holds many promises for improving dialysis treatment efficiency and quality of life for kidney patients. The hollow fiber hemodialyzer, a conventional dialysis device, has certain limitations including non-uniformity of the dialysate flow path which necessitates the use of a...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Design of robust infrastructure systems incorporating user behavior

Creator:: Piacenza, Joseph R., III
Abstract:: Infrastructure systems are a critical component supporting today's modern society. From power grids to traffic networks, we rely on these systems to perform as intended, despite the various sources of uncertainty present in their operation. Designing for system robustness can help mitigate the impact of failures caused by unexpected events....
Resource Type:: Dissertation

A framework for assessing and improving the resilience of complex engineered systems during the early design process

Creator:: Mehrpouyan, Hoda
Abstract:: As modern systems continue to increase in size and complexity, they pose significant safety and risk management challenges. System engineers and much of the government research efforts are focused on understanding the attributes and characteristics that emerge from the interactions of components and subsystems. As a result, the objective of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The effects of ocean variability and breaking waves on wave energy converter reliability and survivability

Creator:: Brown, Adam
Abstract:: The reliability and survivability of a wave energy converter (WEC) is highly dependent on the variability and non-linearity of the ocean itself. Ocean variability occurs on many time scales. Climate variability occurs decade-to-decade, and year-to-year in the number and intensity of winter storms. Seasonal variation of wave height and period...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

A study of the application of lean practices to new product development processes

Creator:: Choothian, Woraruthai
Abstract:: The application of lean to new product development (NPD) processes has been claimed to generate positive impact on NPD performance. There are very few empirical studies, however, on how organizations should apply lean practices or on the exact nature of the impact of lean on NPD performance. To further understand...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Theoretical and implementation improvements for difference evaluation functions

Fluidic and thermal modeling for the high production rate synthesis of high quality nanoparticles

Multiagent learning for locomotion and coordination in tensegrity robotics

Group scheduling in electronics manufacturing with integration of internal and external setup times

Two-stage flexible flow shop scheduling with blocking constraint and batching machines

Design of a single lamina for a microchannel dialyzer with a focus on bubble removal

Design of robust infrastructure systems incorporating user behavior

A framework for assessing and improving the resilience of complex engineered systems during the early design process

The effects of ocean variability and breaking waves on wave energy converter reliability and survivability

A study of the application of lean practices to new product development processes

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