Browsing Masters Theses by Subject "Mathematical models"
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Artificial Intelligence-Based Modeling of the Nonlinear Behavior of Buckling-Restrained Braces
(2013-03)The present research attempts to investigate and compare various artificial intelligence techniques to model the dynamic nonlinear behavior of Buckling Restrained Braces (BRBs). The various intelligent models are developed ... -
Development of Evaluation Model for Government Services Performance Using Analytic Hierarchy Process
(2018-04)Performance Management is one of the main concerns for many organizations in the public and the private sectors. Although the definition of performance could be complicated when it comes to the public sector, different ... -
Dynamic Hybrid Cross-Docking Model with Multiple Truck Types
(2015-05)In today's business environment, companies are forced to improve their logistics activities due to high competition. Therefore, improving the design and operations of distribution networks plays a very important role in ... -
Energy Management of a Multi-Source Power System
(2018-05)Many industries are heavily dependent on fossil fuels to carry out their daily operations. The transportation industry alone is responsible for consuming two thirds of the oil used around the world. As fossil fuel deposits ... -
Iterative Methods for the Solution of a Steady State Biofilter Model
(2017-11)Biofilter modeling helps in understanding the biofiltration process and designing of full-scale biofilters. The biofilter models with complex kinetics do not have analytical solutions and numerical algorithms are typically ... -
Learning-Based Spectrum Sensing and Access for Cognitive Radio Systems
(2015-06)Spectrum management is one of the most important elements of the overall design of cognitive radio systems. Primary users (PUs), or license holders, should not be affected by the opportunistic use of the spectrum by the ... -
Modeling and Guidance of an Underactuated Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
(2017-12)Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) have become an indispensable tool that is employed by an array of fields. From the inspection of underwater cables and pipelines, to the monitoring of fish pens and coral reefs, to the ... -
Modeling of Tool Wear when Turning of TI-6AL-4V Titanium Alloy
(2013-02)Difficult-to-cut materials are widely used particularly in the aerospace and automotive industries. However, the high cost of processing these materials limits the use of their improved mechanical properties. Tool life is ... -
Multi-Objective Task Allocation Via Multi-Agent Coalition Formation
(2012-05)Nowadays, tasks are complex and cannot be performed by individual agents. Therefore, there is a need to form coalitions utilizing the resources in order to maximize the efficiency of the system and/or maximize the payoff ... -
Performance Analysis of Artificial Neural Networks in Forecasting Financial Time Series
(2013-01)Forecasting stock prices is of critical importance for investors who wish to reduce investment risks. Forecasting is based on the idea that stock prices move in patterns. So far, it is understood that developed, emerging, ... -
Prediction of the Backwater Level Due to Bridge Constriction in Waterways
(2019-05)Worldwide, bridges and culverts built across rivers are obstacles to the flow which cause an increase in water depth at the upstream of the structure that significantly intensifies flooding of land and property upstream. ... -
Prediction of Turbulence Statistics in a Model Dump Combustor Using Artificial Neural Networks
(2011-05)The flowfield characteristics downstream of an axisymmetric suddenexpansion dump combustor model are important to designers of gas turbines and liquid-fuel ramjets ducted rockets. Many experimental techniques such as Laser ... -
Transmission Line Fault Location Using Unsynchronized Measurements
(2013-05)Designing reliable and accurate fault locating algorithms is still considered a challenge despite the intense research and development efforts transcribed in literature. Modern power system networks have grown in complexity ... -
Using Concept Maps and Fuzzy Set Information Retrieval Model to Dynamically Personalize RSS Feeds
(2011-01)Knowledge has always been at the heart of work and action of people. The amount of knowledge is growing and types of knowledge are becoming more diverse. Effective knowledge management may require going beyond basic knowledge ...