Browsing ISME Theses and Dissertations by Title
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Application of industrial engineering methods to the analysis of engineering student retention at a case study university
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)The issue of engineering student attrition may be perceived as a daunting and overwhelming obstacle to overcome. Hundreds of studies have been conducted in an attempt to better understand the various aspects of the engineering ... -
Application of revenue management principles in warehousing of a third party logistics firm
(Wichita State University, 2007-12)As global business landscape becomes more competitive, new and innovative methods to stay ahead of the competition are imperative. Profits being the bottom line of every business, margins are shrinking in the face of extreme ... -
Approximate dynamic programming algorithms for production-planning problems
(Wichita State University, 2013-12)The capacitated lot-sizing problem (CLSP) is a core problem for successfully reducing overall costs in any production process. The exact approaches proposed for solving the CLSP are based on two major methods: mixed-integer ... -
Are the threshold limit values (TLVS®) for lifting proposed by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists independent of gender and anthropometry?
(Wichita State University, 2010-05)Low back disorders remains the top musculoskeletal disorder across several industries, where lifting is commonly associated as a major risk factor in the workplace. Researchers have developed numerous assessment methods ... -
Assessing the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Values (TLV): lifting beyond 30 degrees torso asymmetry
(Wichita State University, 2016-07)Dynamic lifting jobs result in a risk of low back disorders (LBDs) higher than any other industrial jobs. There are several ergonomics lifting assessment methods used to evaluate OLBD risk in the lifting jobs. The American ... -
Assessment of an evidence based postural support computer workstation checklist
(Wichita State University, 2009-12)Previous studies have shown that musculoskeletal discomfort can result from long duration of computer use with the following conditions: improper location of the keyboard and mouse, monitor too high, and a lack of forearm ... -
Assessment of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) accelerometers built into off the shelf mobile consumer electronic devices for the measurement of human standing balance
(Wichita State University, 2014-07)Recently, advances in mobile consumer electronics technology has significantly changed the way business is conducted in many different industries, including healthcare. This is due to the capabilities of devices such as ... -
Assessment of whole body vibration among forklift drivers using ISO 2631-1 and 2631-5
(Wichita State University, 2009-07)The use of forklifts to move material is very common in large manufacturing companies. Exposure to whole body vibration from industrial vehicles such as forklifts has been associated with low back pain and also with the ... -
Auto-normalization of robot end-effector
(Wichita State University, 2021-05)An automatic system for a generic approach to detecting the normal vector of an unknown three-dimensional surface using a sensor mounted on the wrist of a collaborative robot is described. As this method proceeds, the ... -
Biocompatibility and biofunctionality evaluations of metallic scaffolds for bone tissue engineering
(Wichita State University, 2015-12)Bone grafting has been widely and successfully used in biomedical fields. Current methods of bone grafting that have been used in medical fields are autografting, allografting, and xenografting but there is a limitation ... -
Bottleneck shifting in production lines: Impact of variability, new detection method and control strategies
(Wichita State University, 2010-08)One of the main causes for degrade in the performance of a production line is bottleneck machine. To improve system performance, bottleneck (BN) is one of the critical factors that need to be addressed. Most of the researchers ... -
Buffer allocation in an unreliable homogeneous serial parallel production line
(Wichita State University, 2010-12)Buffers are inventory held in between machines to avoid stockout of parts. When a company has large buffer quantities between machines the inventory holding cost increases. Reducing the amount in a buffer increases the ... -
Committee neural network force prediction model in milling of fiber reinforced polymers
(Wichita State University, 2008-08)Increasingly, fiber reinforced polymers are being used in aerospace, naval, and automotive industries due to their high specific strength and high stiffness. Some of the damage problems encountered during machining these ... -
Comparison of refill friction stir spot welding versus riveting in aircraft applications
(Wichita State University, 2019-07)Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) developed an innovative robotic Refill Friction Stir Spot Joining (RFSJ) system for welding aluminum alloys. This RFSJ method, also referred to Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding (RFSSW), has ... -
Condition based maintenance of a single system under spare part inventory constraints
(Wichita State University, 2008-08)The problem of effectively integrating condition based maintenance and spare part inventory control is studied and a solution methodology demonstrated. Degradation modeling, Bayesian analysis, and optimization techniques ... -
Cost benefit analysis of condition monitoring systems for optimal maintenance decision making
(Wichita State University, 2013-05)Tremendous advances in high performance sensing and signal processing technology enable the development of condition monitoring systems (CMS) for complex engineered systems to detect, diagnose, and predict the system-wide ... -
Critical path analysis using simulation techniques and selection of lean tools to multiple critical paths based on cost factor
(Wichita State University, 2011-12)A production system converts raw materials into finished goods by various processes. The processes could occur parallel in order to reduce the time taken to complete the processes. Critical path in production systems is ... -
Data driven decision making frameworks with probabilistic graphical models in healthcare
(Wichita State University, 2017-05)Advancements in data gathering and uncertainty surrounding health care and human behavior require advanced modelling techniques such as Bayesian belief networks (BBNs) and Markov networks (MNs) to analyze such a complex ... -
Decision analysis process model for alternative technologies evaluation within warehousing applications
(Wichita State University, 2008-05)Led by competition, companies strive for competitive advantage. Accepting the value based holistic concept of the supply chain, organizations realize the importance of increased communication flow and availability of ... -
Deformation of OFHC copper during cutting
(Wichita State University, 2012-05)Metal cutting induces larger strains and high strain rates within the primary shear zone (PSZ). The study is aimed at understanding the nature of high strain rate deformation of a highly ductile and workhardening material, ...