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Meta-heuristic based Construction Supply Chain Modelling and Optimization
Driven by the severe competition within the construction industry, the necessity of improving and optimizing the performance of construction supply chain has been aroused. This thesis proposes three problems with regard to the construction supply chain optimization from three perspectives, namely, deterministic single objective optimization, stochastic optimization and multi-objective optimization respectively. Mathematical models for each problem are constructed accordingly and meta-heuristic algorithms are developed and applied for resolving these three problems
Technological and design aspects of the processing of composites and nanocomposites. Volume III
Processing of composites and nanocomposites materials constitutes nowadays an important area of research given the growing interest by these types of materials due to its singular properties, namely in what concerns technological and design aspects. This monography presents the developments taking place in the framework of the NEWEX project during the fourth year of its duration, which is a sequence of other two previous monographies. The main objective of the NEWEX project entitled “Investigation and development of a new generation of machines for the processing of composite and nanocomposites materials” is the exchange of researchers from the institutions participating in the project. Another important objective consists in develop permanent international and inter-sector collaboration between academic research centres (Lublin University of Technology, Technical University of Kosice, University of Minho) and industrial organizations (Zamak-Mercator LLC and SEZ-Krompachy a.s., Dirmeta UAB). The contents of this book reflects the work done within the NEWEX project. It starts by presenting the results obtained concerning new concepts for the extruder parts studied and the manufacturing of those extruder parts. Then, some approaches for modelling and optimizing and to study experimentally the process are described, which includes mixing analysis and monitoring. Finally, a practical and state-of-theart application of the extrusion is identified, namely 3D printing. It is expected that the nine chapters of this monography be useful to the industry of plastics processing and for scientific organisations dealing with technologies and processing of polymer composites and nanocomposites
Assembly Line
An assembly line is a manufacturing process in which parts are added to a product in a sequential manner using optimally planned logistics to create a finished product in the fastest possible way. It is a flow-oriented production system where the productive units performing the operations, referred to as stations, are aligned in a serial manner. The present edited book is a collection of 12 chapters written by experts and well-known professionals of the field. The volume is organized in three parts according to the last research works in assembly line subject. The first part of the book is devoted to the assembly line balancing problem. It includes chapters dealing with different problems of ALBP. In the second part of the book some optimization problems in assembly line structure are considered. In many situations there are several contradictory goals that have to be satisfied simultaneously. The third part of the book deals with testing problems in assembly line. This section gives an overview on new trends, techniques and methodologies for testing the quality of a product at the end of the assembling line
The Neutronic Design and Performance of the Indiana University Cyclotron Facility (IUCF) Low Energy Neutron Source (LENS)
Thesis (PhD) - Indiana University, Physics, 2007Neutron scattering research is performed primarily at large-scale facilities. However, history has shown that smaller scale neutron scattering facilities can play a useful
role in education and innovation while performing valuable materials research. This
dissertation details the design and experimental validation of the LENS TMR as an
example for a small scale accelerator driven neutron source.
LENS achieves competitive long wavelength neutron intensities by employing a
novel long pulse mode of operation, where the neutron production target is irradiated
on a time scale comparable to the emission time of neutrons from the system. Monte
Carlo methods have been employed to develop a design for optimal production of
long wavelength neutrons from the 9Be(p,n) reaction at proton energies ranging from
7 to 13 MeV proton energy.
The neutron spectrum was experimentally measured using time of flight, where
it is found that the impact of the long pulse mode on energy resolution can be
eliminated at sub-eV neutron energies if the emission time distribution of neutron
from the system is known. The emission time distribution from the TMR system is
measured using a time focussed crystal analyzer. Emission time of the fundamental
cold neutron mode is found to be consistent with Monte Carlo results. The measured
thermal neutron spectrum from the water reflector is found to be in agreement with
Monte Carlo predictions if the scattering kernels employed are well established. It
was found that the scattering kernels currently employed for cryogenic methane are
inadequate for accurate prediction of the cold neutron intensity from the system.
The TMR and neutronic modeling have been well characterized and the source
design is flexible, such that it is possible for LENS to serve as an effective test bed for
future work in neutronic development. Suggestions for improvements to the design
that would allow increased neutron flux into the instruments are provided
Supply Chain
Traditionally supply chain management has meant factories, assembly lines, warehouses, transportation vehicles, and time sheets. Modern supply chain management is a highly complex, multidimensional problem set with virtually endless number of variables for optimization. An Internet enabled supply chain may have just-in-time delivery, precise inventory visibility, and up-to-the-minute distribution-tracking capabilities. Technology advances have enabled supply chains to become strategic weapons that can help avoid disasters, lower costs, and make money. From internal enterprise processes to external business transactions with suppliers, transporters, channels and end-users marks the wide range of challenges researchers have to handle. The aim of this book is at revealing and illustrating this diversity in terms of scientific and theoretical fundamentals, prevailing concepts as well as current practical applications
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PROGRAM and PROCEEDINGS THE NEBRASKA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 1880-2017 Including the Nebraska Association of Teachers of Science (NATS) Division Nebraska Junior Academy of Sciences (NJAS) Affiliate and Affiliated Societies
FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2017
7:30 a.m. REGISTRATION FOR ACADEMY, Lobby of Lecture wing, Olin Hall
8:00 Aeronautics and Space Science, Session A, Olin 249
Aeronautics and Space Science, Session B, Olin 224
Chemistry and Physics, Section A, Chemistry, Olin A
Collegiate Academy, Biology, Session A, Olin B
Collegiate Academy, Biology, Session B, Olin 112
Collegiate Academy, Chemistry and Physics, Session A, Olin 324
8:30 Biological and Medical Sciences, Session A, Smith Callen Conference Center
9:10 Aeronautics and Space Science, Poster Session, Olin 249
9:40 Applied Science and Technology, Olin 325
10:00 Chemistry and Physics, Physics, Section B, Planetarium
10:30 Aeronautics and Space Science, Poster Session, Olin 249
11:00 MAIBEN MEMORIAL LECTURE, OLIN B –
Scholarship and Friend of Science Recipients also announced.
12:00 LUNCH, PATIO ROOM, STORY STUDENT CENTER
Aeronautics Group, Sunflower Room
1:00 p.m. Anthropology, Olin 111
Biological and Medical Sciences, Session B, Smith Callen Conference Center
Collegiate Academy, Biology, Session A, Olin B
Collegiate Academy, Biology, Session B, Olin 112
Collegiate Academy, Chemistry and Physics, Session B, Olin 324
Earth Science, Olin 249
1:05 Applied Science and Technology, Olin 325
1:15 Teaching of Science and Math, Olin 224
Chemistry and Physics, Section A, Chemistry, Olin A
2:45 Environmental Sciences, Olin 249
4:30 BUSINESS MEETING, OLIN B
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FRIENDS OF THE ACADEMY
FRIEND OF SCIENCE AWARD WINNERS
FRIEND OF SCIENCE AWARD TO KACIE BAUM
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