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  • Incremental Forming of Polymers at Room Temperature

    Creator:
    Davar Panah, Mohammad Ali
    Abstract:
    Single Point Incremental Forming (SPIF) is a forming process in which a fully clamped sheet is formed by a hemispherical ended tool that moves along a predefined 3D toolpath. The sheet is formed in a series of local deformations to reach its desired shape. Double Sided Incremental Forming (DSIF) includes...
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    : ______________________________________________________ J. David Porter Single Point Incremental Forming (SPIF) is a forming process in which a

  • A Metaheuristic Approach for Facilities Location with Balanced Allocation of Customers

    Creator:
    Nippaya, Dheeraporn
    Abstract:
    Organizations are constantly looking for innovative strategies to face more stringent competitive environments and the ever increasing market globalization. An alternative these organizations can pursue to respond to these challenges is to optimize their supply chain network (SCN). Important considerations when optimizing a SCN involve determining locations for plants and...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ J. David

  • A Comprehensive Methodology for Measuring the Performance of Transit Networks

    Creator:
    Rahanjam, Mehrdad
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    The performance of transit networks must be measured on a regular basis to understand how well these complex systems fulfill their intended purpose and to identify potential opportunities for improvement. Measuring transit network performance is only achievable by defining a specific set of transit network performance indicators (TNPIs). Different schemes...
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    Masters Thesis
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    _________________________________________________________________ J. David Porter The performance of transit networks must be measured on a regular basis to

  • Modeling and optimization of radio frequency identification networks for inventory management

    Creator:
    Suriya, Atipong
    Abstract:
    Stock loss and out-of-stocks are outcomes of poorly designed inventory management systems and can lead to significant revenue losses. Inventory management systems (IMS) based on radio frequency identification (RFID) have the potential to minimize these losses if they are properly designed and deployed. However, the placement of RFID readers to...
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    Dissertation
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    :________________________________________________________ J. David Porter Stock loss and out-of-stocks are outcomes of poorly designed inventory

  • An artificial neural network approach to laser-based direct part marking of data matrix symbols

    Creator:
    Jangsombatsiri, Witaya
    Abstract:
    Certain applications have recently appeared in industry where a traditional bar code printed on a label will not survive because the item to be tracked has to be exposed to harsh environments. Laser direct-part marking is a manufacturing process used to create permanent marks on a substrate that could help...
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    Dissertation
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    Jangsombatsiri presented on March 8th, 2004. APPROVED: J. David Porter, Engineering of Industrial and

  • A computational-based methodology for the rapid determination of initial AP location for WLAN deployment

    Creator:
    Altamirano, Esteban
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    The determination of the optimal location of transceivers is a critical design factor when deploying a wireless local area network (WLAN). The performance of the WLAN will improve in a variety of aspects when the transceivers' locations are adequately determined, including the overall cell coverage to the battery life of...
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    Masters Thesis
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    ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS First and foremost, I would like to thank my major professor, Dr. J. David Porter, for his close

  • A usability comparison of PDA-based quizzes and paper-and-pencil quizzes

    Creator:
    Segall, Noa
    Abstract:
    In the last few years, many schools and universities have incorporated personal digital assistants (PDAs) into their teaching curricula, in an attempt to enhance students' learning experience and reduce instructors' workload. One of the most common uses of PDAs in the classroom is as a test administrator. This study compared...
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    Masters Thesis
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    of PDA-Based Quizzes and Paper-and-Pencil Quizzes. Abstract approve J. David Pi In the last few

  • Performance evaluation of heterogeneous wireless local area network systems

    Creator:
    Paotrakool, Kittiporn
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    The market for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) has experienced tremendous growth over the last few years and this trend is expected to continue in the future. This growth is due to the fact that wireless LANs provide several benefits including mobility, efficiency, and accuracy. In addition, the cost of...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : Performance Evaluation of Heterogeneous Wireless Local Area Network Systems Abstract approved: J. David

  • Keyboard design deficiencies of mobile bar code scanners

    Creator:
    Long, Myra D.
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    The use of mobile bar code scanners is expanding to markets beyond popular manufacturing uses, such as healthcare, environmental testing and professional services. The successful interaction of users with mobile bar code scanners is of great importance from a business and technology perspective as well as from the user standpoint....
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    Masters Thesis
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    Deficiencies of Mobile Bar Code Scanners Abstract approved: J. Davi The use of mobile bar code scanners is

  • A Quantitative Analysis of Simultaneous Supply and Demand Disruptions on a Multi-Echelon Supply Chain

    Creator:
    Kost, Austin R.
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    Modern supply chains have grown to be far more complex than their predecessors, as global trade and accessibility have opened avenues of trade that were previously impossible. As such, the inherent risk of internal and/or external disruptions impacting the performance of a supply chain has also grown due to the...
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    Chain. Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ J. David