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  • A comparison of single runs versus multistart for simulated annealing and threshold accepting

    Creator:
    Crews, Matthew
    Abstract:
    Simulated Annealing and Threshold Accepting are two stochastic search algorithms that have been successfully used on a variety of complex and difficult problem sets. Due to their stochastic nature they are not guaranteed to produce the same result for each run. This means that these techniques actually produce a distribution...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Runs Versus Multistart for Simulated Annealing and Threshold Accepting Abstract approved: David S

  • Optimal Experimental System Design

    Creator:
    Mohseni, Seyed Alireza
    Abstract:
    Physical experimentation in various scientific and engineering areas continues to be a useful and often necessary approach that is applied in research, development, and for general problem solving. The experimental design process however, is iterative and often involves trial and error. Alternative designs are proposed and evaluated on cost and...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    : ________________________________________________________________________ David Kim Physical experimentation in various scientific and engineering areas

  • Sustainable energy for Galena, Alaska: Timber Harvest Management Plan

    Creator:
    Kalke, Timothy R.
    Abstract:
    Increased energy costs have prompted the rural village of Galena, Alaska to explore viable alternatives for heat and power generation. Continued dependency on petroleum products will cause the community’s economic driving force, the Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA), to face uncertain operability. A wood-fired boiler is scheduled to be installed,...
    Resource Type:
    Capstone Project
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    gratitude to David Smith, my academic advisor. His guidance, knowledge and motivation helped me immensely

  • Estimating a juniper biomass supply from private rangelands : the impact of distance and biotic factors on costs

    Creator:
    McCaulou, Jeff C.
    Abstract:
    Central Oregon has attracted attention as a potential location for a biomass industry based on a locally fixed source of western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis Hook) feedstock. This study identifies a supply of juniper from private lands to determine how much of the available juniper is economically supplied at alternative prices...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Jeff C. McCaulou for the degree of Master of Science in Applied

  • Differentiating transportation modes using Bluetooth sensor data

    Creator:
    Bathaee, Nadia
    Abstract:
    State departments of transportation, transportation consultants, and other transportation agencies are always in need of data that can be used to better understand how different modes of transportation use the road and highway systems. A variety of automatic data collection technologies have been used to gather these data including video...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    ___________________________________________________________________ J. David Porter State departments of transportation, transportation consultants, and other

  • 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...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ J. David

  • Sound and Vibration Analysis of Alternative Rumble Strips

    Creator:
    Horne, Dylan Ross
    Abstract:
    Roadway departure crashes accounted for 18,275 fatal crashes in 2017 across the United States (Jones et al. 2017). Rumble strips (RS) provide audible and haptic interior alert when a vehicle is departing the roadway reducing run-off-the road crashes. Although inexpensive to install, and easy to maintain, RS are not installed...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    : ______________________________________________________ David S. Hurwitz Roadway departure crashes accounted for 18,275 fatal crashes in 2017

  • 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...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    :________________________________________________________ J. David Porter Stock loss and out-of-stocks are outcomes of poorly designed inventory

  • Right-hook crash causality at signalized intersections

    Creator:
    Jannat, Mafruhatul
    Abstract:
    A Right-hook (RH) crash is a common type of bicycle-motor vehicle crash that occurs between a right-turning vehicle and through-moving bicycle at an intersection. At signalized intersections, RH crashes can occur at the onset of the green or during the latter portion of the green phase. In spite of the...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    Intersections. Abstract approved: _____________________________________________________ David S. Hurwitz A

  • The Team Size Paradox: Knowledge Transfer and Process Loss Effects on Team Formation

    Creator:
    Méndez-Vázquez, Yaileen M.
    Abstract:
    Teamwork has become a popular operational strategy applied as part of workforce management plans in manufacturing and service industries. Teamwork has been commonly used in organizations to pursue different goals such as increase business operations agility, boost company productivity, improve quality in operations, increase company flexibility, promote collaborative learning, hasten...
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    Dissertation
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    Formation. Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ David A