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Resilient Design for Complex Engineered Systems in the Early Design Phase

Creator:: Keshavarzi, Elham
Abstract:: There are many uncertainties that complex engineered systems will face throughout their lifecycles due to changes in internal and external conditions. It is desirable for complex engineered systems to be resilient against various uncertainties. The ability to overcome such uncertainties should be embedded into the system from the beginning. However,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Understanding Designer Mental Models to Support Computer Directed Analogical Design

Creator:: Arlitt, Ryan M.
Abstract:: Analysis of alternative concepts has a significant impact on design project outcomes, and yet many design teams fail to consider a significantly broad range of conceptual solutions. Within the realm of conceptual design exists a technique called design by analogy (DBA) -- the practice of reapplying old solutions to new...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Enterprise system implementation projects : a study of the impact of contextual factors on critical success factors

Creator:: Van Scoter, Diane J.
Abstract:: Critical success factors (CSFs) are those things that must be done correctly for a project to be successful; however, CSFs are not sufficient by themselves to guarantee success. CSFs, as identified in the literature, vary from study to study. In addition, previous studies have not typically included contextual details for...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Development and validation of a fatigue reliability method for bridging materials

Creator:: Gallops, Sarah
Abstract:: Toughened ceramics, or bridging ceramics, are being developed in an attempt to widen the application base of traditional ceramics, which are brittle and have low resistance to crack extension. The crack growth resistance of these extrinsically toughened ceramics has been shown to increase with crack length, and unlike traditional ceramics,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Systematic design of biologically-inspired engineering solutions

Creator:: Nagel, Jacquelyn Kay
Abstract:: Biological organisms, phenomena and strategies, herein referred to as biological systems, provide a rich set of analogies that can be used to inspire engineering innovation. Biologically-inspired, or biomimetic, designs are publicly viewed as creative and novel solutions to human problems. Moreover, some biomimetic designs have become so commonplace that it...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Effectiveness of curve advisory speed signs : a characterization of road operations in western Oregon

Creator:: Avelar Morán, Raúl Eduardo
Abstract:: Posting advisory speed signs at sharp horizontal curve locations is a common practice in the U.S. These signs recommend drivers safe speeds to negotiate such curves. Literature indicates that adherence to advisory speeds is, in general, poor. Moreover, limited research is available that quantifies safety implications of these signs. This...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Design of a mechanically assisted dependent transfer mechanism for use on board commercial aircraft

Creator:: Gibson, Brenton D.
Abstract:: Business and recreation in the modern day world often include air travel as their cornerstone. Travelers who are disabled and wheelchair bound have to undergo a transfer process to board and deplane a commercial aircraft. This transfer process is typically done manually, with agents physically lifting the passenger who is...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Towards reliable and survivable ocean wave energy converters

Creator:: Brown, Adam C.
Abstract:: Ocean wave energy is a new and developing field of renewable energy with great potential. The energy contained in one meter of an average wave off the coast of Newport Oregon could supply dozens of homes with electricity. However, ocean waves are usually quite irregular which leads to large bursts...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Mechanical engineering design across cultures : a method of designing for cultures

Creator:: Van Bossuyt, Douglas L.
Abstract:: Mechanical design is often based on formal methodologies such as Quality Function Deployment. Techniques to quantitatively account for attractability, sensory perception, and affective design have been successfully incorporated into these methods and are receiving growing acceptance across many industries. Although the adoption of these methods marks a large improvement for...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Design of an automated system for imaging and sorting soil mesofauna

Creator:: Chamblin, Mike A.
Abstract:: Identification and population counts of soil mesofauna can be an important tool for soil ecologists to determine the soil biodiversity. Information provided from population counts can give insight to soil ecologists about the effects of human land use, monitoring soil and water health, benefits of soil biodiversity in agriculture, and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Resilient Design for Complex Engineered Systems in the Early Design Phase

Understanding Designer Mental Models to Support Computer Directed Analogical Design

Enterprise system implementation projects : a study of the impact of contextual factors on critical success factors

Development and validation of a fatigue reliability method for bridging materials

Systematic design of biologically-inspired engineering solutions

Effectiveness of curve advisory speed signs : a characterization of road operations in western Oregon

Design of a mechanically assisted dependent transfer mechanism for use on board commercial aircraft

Towards reliable and survivable ocean wave energy converters

Mechanical engineering design across cultures : a method of designing for cultures

Design of an automated system for imaging and sorting soil mesofauna

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