Browsing ISME Theses and Dissertations by Title
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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, ... -
Design of dynamic facility layouts under production and material handling capacity constraints
(Wichita State University, 2014-12)For a manufacturing facility to be competitive in today’s market driven conditions, it is inevitable that it meet the market’s demand with optimal resources within the required time. Resources and its utilization can be ... -
Design of hybrid layouts for large size facility layout problems
(Wichita State University, 2007-12)Generally facility layout problems are solved traditionally using assembly layout or process layout or cellular layout. Hybrid layouts are layouts that combine all three traditionally layouts considering product characteristics ... -
Design of multi-echelon supply chain systems to optimize cost and service levels
(Wichita State University, 2017-07)Primarily found basic uncertainties in the supply chain design are supply and demand, later there are many more uncertainties added in the literature of the field, e.g., control. For an organization there are many options ... -
Design of resilient and sustainable complex engineered systems
(Wichita State University, 2017-07)With the development of new complex engineered systems or retrofitting the old ones, new types of safety issues and unforeseen failure modes may have arisen. Traditional probabilistic risk assessment framework falls short ... -
Design of response networks during disasters
(Wichita State University, 2017-12)Every year the world faces many different and diverse types of disasters. The effects of these catastrophes are vast and disastrous for humanity. The most critical stage in the management of disasters is the response phase. ... -
Design of thin film solar cell material structure for reliability and performance robustness
(Wichita State University, 2013-07)Although a continued exponential growth of solar power generation over the world paves a path to a future in sustainable energy, development of photovoltaic (PV) technologies with low-cost and high-stability materials ... -
Detection of bottlenecks for multiple products and mitigation using alternative process plans
(Wichita State University, 2010-12)In a manufacturing environment, productivity and quality of the system can be improved by focusing on production constraints (bottlenecks). As a result, the bottleneck detection methods have gained more importance in ... -
Determination of material constitutive models using orthogonal machining tests
(Wichita State University, 2007-12)The aim of present research is to fine-tune and improve Johnson-Cook (JC) constitutive model parameters for American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) 1045 carbon steel and Oxygen-free high conductivity (OFHC) copper using ... -
Develop a training procedure to improve the rater-reliability of a modified 5S audit checklist
(Wichita State University, 2012-07)5S is a lean tool, which is a visual housekeeping technique that can be implemented in a shop floor to eliminate waste and improve the process. The performance of the 5S tool in a workplace is evaluated using a 5S audit ... -
Development and application of immersive virtual environment for assembly tasks
(Wichita State University, 2006-12)This research is aimed at the development and application of an immersive virtual reality environment (IVE) for performing assembly and maintenance simulations using the Jack® software package. The Flock of Birds™ motion ... -
Deviation between the sliding direction of the chip over the tool and the direction of the friction force in oblique cutting
(2006-07)Pure oblique cutting experiments with conventional cutting tools as well as ultra-sharp tools have been carried out under a wide range of cutting conditions using a linear slide based cutting set-up. The chip flow direction ... -
Digital twin based decision framework for jobshop layout production systems under disruptions
(Wichita State University, 2019-12)In a hybrid layout production system under uncertainties, making strategic decisions becomes crucial and demanding with increase in complexity of the system. Advent of Industry 4.0 led to development of technologies such ... -
Distortion of refill friction stir spot welding
(Wichita State University, 2020-12)Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding (RFSSW) produces a solid-state lap joint between sheet metals, preferably aluminum alloys, without leaving any exit holes in the materials. This process was derived from Friction Stir Spot ... -
Dynamic reliability analysis and design for complex engineered systems
(Wichita State University, 2014-12)Ensuring a high level of system reliability throughout a product life-cycle is one of paramount tasks for engineering design, which requires new reliability analysis and design techniques to effectively address the challenges ... -
Dynamic vehicle routing problem with industry 4.0 approach
(Wichita State University, 2021-12)Supply chain companies are eager for an automated system to address their challenges, particularly those that are dynamic, such as dynamic vehicle routing problems. To prepare dynamic supply chain systems for organizations, ... -
The effect of arm posture and descent height on landing forces
(2006-12)Operators of mobile construction equipment (e.g., bulldozers, scrapers, etc.) often opt to descend out of the cabin in an irregular fashion without using proper egress methods, despite being trained on proper egress methods. ... -
Effect of conditioners on Cu-Cu and Al-Cu high current density sliding electrical contacts
(Wichita State University, 2009-12)This study was aimed at evaluating the performance of contact conditioners in sliding electrical contacts. Cu-Cu and Al-Cu sliding contacts have been tested at current densities up to 933 A/mm2 and 733 A/mm2 respectively. A ...