Systems Tableau is suggested as a convenient tool for the
integration of the three phases of systems theory: the synthesis of
a model from the analysis of a system; the evaluation of the model;
and the decision-making process for the design and control of the
resulting system.
From a basic...
The concept of a Critical Path Scheduling Tableau is introduced
as an integrating tool for solving industrial engineering problems
involving the application of transitive graphs.
The Tableau is a combination of a precedence matrix and a
boundary time table which may be used to construct graphical representations
for critical path...
The radiolysis of succinic acid in aqueous solutions induced by
gamma irradiation from ⁶⁰Co has been studied with respect to the
identification and estimation of degradation products. Detailed information
on the radiolysis of succinic acid is important in determining
what effect two carboxyl groups in the same molecule would have...
In this thesis, I explore experiences with my identity, looking at the identity people have
seen me as, who I've thought I was, and the identities my mother's and father's different family
backgrounds suggest I should be. I have divided this discussion into three main areas: my
complexion, the first...
The purpose of this study was to clarify the relationships between the performances, constraints, and problems
identified by the respondents and the inclusion of each of
three types of passive solar system: direct gain, Trombe wall,
or greenhouse, into the design. The objectives of this study
were: 1) to describe...
This thesis extends Wagner-Whitin's Planning Horizon Theorem
to discount situations in multiperiod multiple-item dynamic lot sizing
problems. Three heuristic techniques are developed using the Least
Unit Cost Method, Silver-Meal Method, and Inoue-Chang Method. The
three techniques are described and compared in terms of their effectiveness
in dealing with the dynamic...
This thesis presents a linear programming package that uses an
algorithm and data storage method efficient enough to solve a medium
sized linear programming problem (250 variables and 100 constraints)
on a minicomputer with small core memory space (4000 bytes).
In this routine the problem is formulated by the use...
A Resource Planning and Management System (RPMS) and Goal
Programming algorithm are integrated into a tool for optimization of
resource allocation in university academic departments. The integrated
approach is then applied to the management models of the
Industrial and General Engineering Department at Oregon State
University and of the Industrial...
Effects of stochastic variations of parameters in the planning
and design of a particleboard production system are studied. The
solution obtained from a linear deterministic optimization model is
compared against both the solution derived from the traditional
stochastic programming techniques and the distribution of optimal
objective function values obtained from...