subject:(Joint optimization)

Delft University of Technology

1. van den Berg, L.J. (author). Increasing the Strength of an Adhesive Joint: Geometry Optimization of Complex Joint Configurations for Implementation in Composite Micro Truss Structures.

Degree: 2016, Delft University of Technology

URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:af0f0825-b3bd-41a3-94ca-336de550e337

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A FEM-based tool was developed for optimization of the geometry of an adhesive joint for implementation in a composite micro truss structure. A genetic algorithm… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: adhesive; joint; bonding; geometry optimization

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van den Berg, L. J. (. (2016). Increasing the Strength of an Adhesive Joint: Geometry Optimization of Complex Joint Configurations for Implementation in Composite Micro Truss Structures. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:af0f0825-b3bd-41a3-94ca-336de550e337

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

van den Berg, L J (author). “Increasing the Strength of an Adhesive Joint: Geometry Optimization of Complex Joint Configurations for Implementation in Composite Micro Truss Structures.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:af0f0825-b3bd-41a3-94ca-336de550e337.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

van den Berg, L J (author). “Increasing the Strength of an Adhesive Joint: Geometry Optimization of Complex Joint Configurations for Implementation in Composite Micro Truss Structures.” 2016. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

van den Berg LJ(. Increasing the Strength of an Adhesive Joint: Geometry Optimization of Complex Joint Configurations for Implementation in Composite Micro Truss Structures. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:af0f0825-b3bd-41a3-94ca-336de550e337.

Council of Science Editors:

van den Berg LJ(. Increasing the Strength of an Adhesive Joint: Geometry Optimization of Complex Joint Configurations for Implementation in Composite Micro Truss Structures. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2016. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:af0f0825-b3bd-41a3-94ca-336de550e337

Baylor University

2. Latham, Casey, 1993-. Joint circuit and waveform optimization for next-generation radar.

Degree: M.S.E.C.E., Baylor University. Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering., 2018, Baylor University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2104/10345

► Due to congested wireless radio spectrum, next-generation radar transmitters will need to be adaptive and reconfigurable in real time to share spectrum with wireless communication… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Next-generation radar. Dynamic spectrum access. Joint optimization. Circuit optimization. Waveform optimization.

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Latham, Casey, 1. (2018). Joint circuit and waveform optimization for next-generation radar. (Masters Thesis). Baylor University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2104/10345

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Latham, Casey, 1993-. “Joint circuit and waveform optimization for next-generation radar.” 2018. Masters Thesis, Baylor University. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2104/10345.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Latham, Casey, 1993-. “Joint circuit and waveform optimization for next-generation radar.” 2018. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Latham, Casey 1. Joint circuit and waveform optimization for next-generation radar. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Baylor University; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2104/10345.

Council of Science Editors:

Latham, Casey 1. Joint circuit and waveform optimization for next-generation radar. [Masters Thesis]. Baylor University; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2104/10345

Clemson University

3. Wang, Site. Electrical Infrastructure Adaptation for a Changing Climate.

Degree: PhD, Industrial Engineering, 2018, Clemson University

URL: https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_dissertations/2179

► In recent years, global climate change has become a major factor in long-term electrical infrastructure planning in coastal areas. Over time, accelerated sea level rise… (more)

▼ In recent years, global climate change has become a major factor in long-term electrical infrastructure planning in coastal areas. Over time, accelerated sea level rise and fiercer, more frequent storm surges caused by the changing climate have imposed increasing risks to the security and reliability of coastal electrical infrastructure systems. It is important to ensure that infrastructure system planning adapts to such risks to produce systems with strong resilience. This dissertation proposes a decision framework for long-term, resilient electrical infrastructure adaptation planning for a future with the uncertain sea level rise and storm surges in a changing climate. As uncertainty is unavoidable in real-world decision making, stochastic optimization plays an essential role in making robust decisions with respect to global climate change. The core of the proposed decision framework is a stochastic optimization model with the primary goal being to ensure operational feasibility once uncertain futures are revealed. The proposed stochastic model produces long-term climate adaptations that are subject to both the exogenous uncertainty of climate change as well as the endogenous physical restrictions of electrical infrastructure. Complex, state-of-the-art simulation models under climate change are utilized to represent exogenous uncertainty in the decision-making process. In practice, deterministic methods such as scenario-based analyses and/or geometric-information-system-based heuristics are widely used for real-world adaptation planning. Numerical experiments and sensitivity analyses are conducted to compare the proposed framework with various deterministic methods. Our experimental results demonstrate that resilient, long-term adaptations can be obtained using the proposed stochastic optimization model. In further developing the decision framework, we address a class of stochastic optimization models where operational feasibility is ensured for only a percentage of all possible uncertainty realizations through joint chance-constraints. It is important to identify the significant scalability limitations often associated with commercial optimization tools for solving this class of challenging stochastic optimization problems. We propose a novel configuration generation algorithm which leverages metaheuristics to find high-quality solutions quickly and generic relaxations to provide solution quality guarantees. A key advantage of the proposed method over previous work is that the joint chance-constrained stochastic optimization problem can contain multivariate distributions, discrete variables, and nonconvex constraints. The effectiveness of the proposed algorithm is demonstrated on two applications, including the climate adaptation problem, where it significantly outperforms commercial optimization tools. Furthermore, the need to address the feasibility of a realistic electrical infrastructure system under impacts is recognized for the proposed decision framework. This requires dedicated attention to… Advisors/Committee Members: Dr. Scott J. Mason, Committee Chair, Dr. Russell Bent, Dr. Sandra D. Ekşioğlu, Dr. Harsha Gangammanavar.

Subjects/Keywords: Climate Change; Infrastructure Planning; Joint-chance Constraints; Nonconvex Optimization; Power-flow Problem; Stochastic Optimization

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Wang, S. (2018). Electrical Infrastructure Adaptation for a Changing Climate. (Doctoral Dissertation). Clemson University. Retrieved from https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_dissertations/2179

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wang, Site. “Electrical Infrastructure Adaptation for a Changing Climate.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, Clemson University. Accessed March 03, 2021. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_dissertations/2179.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wang, Site. “Electrical Infrastructure Adaptation for a Changing Climate.” 2018. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Wang S. Electrical Infrastructure Adaptation for a Changing Climate. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Clemson University; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_dissertations/2179.

Council of Science Editors:

Wang S. Electrical Infrastructure Adaptation for a Changing Climate. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Clemson University; 2018. Available from: https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_dissertations/2179

4. Mattiasson, Andreas. Structural Optimization of Mechanical Systems - Topology optimization with parametrization of hardpoint positions .

Degree: Chalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för industri- och materialvetenskap, 2019, Chalmers University of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12380/300265

► This is the report for a master’s thesis project on structural optimization of mechanical systems, at Volvo Cars. The shift towards electric propulsion and high… (more)

▼ This is the report for a master’s thesis project on structural optimization of mechanical systems, at Volvo Cars. The shift towards electric propulsion and high cost of battery capacity puts further need for lightweighting since it can bring significant cost advantages in terms of price per range. Topology Optimization (TO) is a method that finds its true potential in context with additive manufacturing due to high level of design freedom, but it can also be beneficial in context with other manufacturing techniques such as casting. Previous thesis projects at Volvo Cars have emphasized TO in the context of casted components and it is widely used today. However, TO is often used to refine the geometry relatively late and applied to single components with predetermined boundary conditions such as joint loads and joint positions, i.e. constraints that narrows the solution space. The main idea for this project is therefore to broaden the solution space by introducing TO on system level together with an outer parametric loop for joint positions. This method can be applied to mechanical systems in general, but the main focus is to provide a prestudy for applications within automotive wheel suspension systems. A Finite Element (FE) model of a rear wheel suspension system is developed and validated with respect to force signals from an existing, dynamic, full vehicle model. The linkages are then optimized with respect to stiffness and weight based on current joint positions. The proposed scheme for parametrization of joint positions is limited to a two-component system. Over all, the FE-model correlates well with respect to force signals, but there are still room for improvements, especially with respect to modeling of dampers. In order to introduce proper stiffness constraints during optimization, there is also a need for correlation of the FE-model with respect to displacements. The future potential for TO on system level seems promising. In addition to a broader solution space through parametrization of joint positions the relative mass distribution between different components are treated within one single system optimization.

Subjects/Keywords: Structural optimization of a multibody systems; Topology optimization; Parametrization of joint positions

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Mattiasson, A. (2019). Structural Optimization of Mechanical Systems - Topology optimization with parametrization of hardpoint positions . (Thesis). Chalmers University of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12380/300265

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mattiasson, Andreas. “Structural Optimization of Mechanical Systems - Topology optimization with parametrization of hardpoint positions .” 2019. Thesis, Chalmers University of Technology. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12380/300265.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mattiasson, Andreas. “Structural Optimization of Mechanical Systems - Topology optimization with parametrization of hardpoint positions .” 2019. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Mattiasson A. Structural Optimization of Mechanical Systems - Topology optimization with parametrization of hardpoint positions . [Internet] [Thesis]. Chalmers University of Technology; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12380/300265.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Mattiasson A. Structural Optimization of Mechanical Systems - Topology optimization with parametrization of hardpoint positions . [Thesis]. Chalmers University of Technology; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12380/300265

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Melbourne

5. Son, Jungmin. Integrated provisioning of compute and network resources in Software-Defined Cloud Data Centers.

Degree: 2018, University of Melbourne

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11343/212287

► Software-Defined Networking (SDN) has opened up new opportunities in networking technology with its decoupled concept of the control plane from the packet forwarding hardware, which… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: cloud computing; software-defined networking; data center; resource provisioning; joint optimization

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Son, J. (2018). Integrated provisioning of compute and network resources in Software-Defined Cloud Data Centers. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Melbourne. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11343/212287

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Son, Jungmin. “Integrated provisioning of compute and network resources in Software-Defined Cloud Data Centers.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Melbourne. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11343/212287.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Son, Jungmin. “Integrated provisioning of compute and network resources in Software-Defined Cloud Data Centers.” 2018. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Son J. Integrated provisioning of compute and network resources in Software-Defined Cloud Data Centers. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Melbourne; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11343/212287.

Council of Science Editors:

Son J. Integrated provisioning of compute and network resources in Software-Defined Cloud Data Centers. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Melbourne; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11343/212287

Louisiana State University

6. Parajuli, Rajan. Carbon sequestration and uneven-aged management of loblolly pine stands in the southern USA: a joint optimization approach.

Degree: MS, Environmental Sciences, 2011, Louisiana State University

URL: etd-09142011-130734 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/720

► Forest carbon sequestration is regarded as a viable and cost effective option for reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. Several research studies analyzed the effects of… (more)

▼ Forest carbon sequestration is regarded as a viable and cost effective option for reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. Several research studies analyzed the effects of joint management of carbon and timber under different even-aged forest management scenarios, and concluded that carbon benefits can alter forest management schedules significantly. However, research specifically focused on the inclusion of carbon sequestration benefits into uneven-aged management has received little attention. This study determined the optimum joint management regime of timber and carbon in uneven-aged loblolly pine stands in Louisiana, and assessed management and financial effects resulting from the integration of carbon benefits into uneven-aged management. The USDA Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS) –Southern (SN) variant was used to generate both growth and carbon data of uneven-aged loblolly pine stands. The generalized Faustmann model for uneven-aged management was applied to calculate the land expectation value (LEV) at every level of residual basal area and cutting cycle. In order to analyze the effects of changes in interest rate, stumpage prices, and future land values, comparative static analyses were carried out at three different interest rates, stumpage prices and future land values. This study determined the residual BA of 60 ft2/acre and cutting cycle of 18 years as the optimum timber management regime of uneven-aged loblolly pine stands at the interest rate of 4% and 2010 stumpage prices in Louisiana. Changes in interest rates and stumpage prices altered the optimum management schedules significantly, but effects of changes in future land value were minimal. In the joint optimization of timber production and carbon sequestration, carbon benefits were found influential in both financial and management perspectives. At every level of interest rates, the joint management of timber and carbon increased the LEV, extended the cutting cycle, and shifted the residual stocking to higher level. The joint management of timber and carbon under uneven-aged management is profitable, and the carbon offset would provide an important additional income source to landowners in the southern USA.

Subjects/Keywords: Uneven-aged management; Forest carbon sequestration; Joint optimization

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Parajuli, R. (2011). Carbon sequestration and uneven-aged management of loblolly pine stands in the southern USA: a joint optimization approach. (Masters Thesis). Louisiana State University. Retrieved from etd-09142011-130734 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/720

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Parajuli, Rajan. “Carbon sequestration and uneven-aged management of loblolly pine stands in the southern USA: a joint optimization approach.” 2011. Masters Thesis, Louisiana State University. Accessed March 03, 2021. etd-09142011-130734 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/720.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Parajuli, Rajan. “Carbon sequestration and uneven-aged management of loblolly pine stands in the southern USA: a joint optimization approach.” 2011. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Parajuli R. Carbon sequestration and uneven-aged management of loblolly pine stands in the southern USA: a joint optimization approach. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Louisiana State University; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: etd-09142011-130734 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/720.

Council of Science Editors:

Parajuli R. Carbon sequestration and uneven-aged management of loblolly pine stands in the southern USA: a joint optimization approach. [Masters Thesis]. Louisiana State University; 2011. Available from: etd-09142011-130734 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/720

7. Assif, Safa. Fiabilité et optimisation des structures mécaniques à paramètres incertains : application aux cartes électroniques : Reliability and optimization of mechanical strucures in uncertain parameters : application to electronic cards.

Degree: Docteur es, Mécanique, 2013, Rouen, INSA; École Mohammadia d'ingénieurs (Rabat, Maroc)

URL: http://www.theses.fr/2013ISAM0030

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L'objectif principal de cette thèse est l'étude de la fiabilité des cartes électroniques. Ces cartes sont utilisées dans plusieurs domaines, tels que l’industrie automobile, l’aéronautique,… (more)

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L'objectif principal de cette thèse est l'étude de la fiabilité des cartes électroniques. Ces cartes sont utilisées dans plusieurs domaines, tels que l’industrie automobile, l’aéronautique, les télécommunications, le secteur médical, ..., etc. Elles assurent toutes les fonctions nécessaires au bon fonctionnement d’un système électronique. Les cartes électroniques subissent diverses sollicitations (mécaniques, électriques et thermiques) durant la manipulation et la mise en service. Ces sollicitations sont dues aux chutes, aux vibrations et aux variations de température. Elles peuvent causer la rupture des joints de brasage des composants électroniques. Cette rupture entraine la défaillance du système électronique complet. Les objectifs de ce travail sont: - Développer un modèle numérique pour la simulation du drop-test d’une carte électronique ; - Prédire la durée de vie en fatigue des joints de brasure en tenant compte des incertitudes des diverses variables ; - Développer une méthode d’optimisation fiabiliste pour déterminer la géométrie optimale qui assure un niveau cible de fiabilité d’une carte électronique ; - Application d’une nouvelle méthode hybride d’optimisation pour déterminer la géométrie optimale d’une carte électronique et d’un joint de brasure. Cette thèse a donné lieu à deux publications dans une revue indexée, et deux projets de publication et quatre communications dans des manifestations internationales.

The main objective of this thesis is to study the electronics’ cards reliability. These cards are used in many fields, such as automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, medical. They provide all necessary electronic functions for well functioning of an electronic system. Electronic cards are undergoing various extreme stresses (mechanical, electrical, and thermal) when handling and commissioning. These stresses are due to drops, vibration and temperature variations. They may cause solder joints failures’ of electronic components. This may causes the failure of the entire electronic system. The objectives of this work are: To develop a numerical model to simulate the drop test of an electronic card; To predict the fatigue life of solder joints in uncertain environment of the variables; To develop a reliability-optimization method to determine the optimal geometry providing a targeted reliability level of an electronic card; To apply a new hybrid optimization method in order to determine the optimal geometry both of an electronic card and a solder joint.

Advisors/Committee Members: El Hami, Abdelkhalak (thesis director), Agouzoul, Mohamed (thesis director), Aoues, Younes (thesis director).

Subjects/Keywords: Fiabilité; Optimisation; Incertitude; Cartes électroniques; Joint de brasure; Fatigue; Reliability; Optimization; Uncertainties; Electronic board; Solder joint; Fatigue

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Assif, S. (2013). Fiabilité et optimisation des structures mécaniques à paramètres incertains : application aux cartes électroniques : Reliability and optimization of mechanical strucures in uncertain parameters : application to electronic cards. (Doctoral Dissertation). Rouen, INSA; École Mohammadia d'ingénieurs (Rabat, Maroc). Retrieved from http://www.theses.fr/2013ISAM0030

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Assif, Safa. “Fiabilité et optimisation des structures mécaniques à paramètres incertains : application aux cartes électroniques : Reliability and optimization of mechanical strucures in uncertain parameters : application to electronic cards.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, Rouen, INSA; École Mohammadia d'ingénieurs (Rabat, Maroc). Accessed March 03, 2021. http://www.theses.fr/2013ISAM0030.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Assif, Safa. “Fiabilité et optimisation des structures mécaniques à paramètres incertains : application aux cartes électroniques : Reliability and optimization of mechanical strucures in uncertain parameters : application to electronic cards.” 2013. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Assif S. Fiabilité et optimisation des structures mécaniques à paramètres incertains : application aux cartes électroniques : Reliability and optimization of mechanical strucures in uncertain parameters : application to electronic cards. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Rouen, INSA; École Mohammadia d'ingénieurs (Rabat, Maroc); 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://www.theses.fr/2013ISAM0030.

Council of Science Editors:

Assif S. Fiabilité et optimisation des structures mécaniques à paramètres incertains : application aux cartes électroniques : Reliability and optimization of mechanical strucures in uncertain parameters : application to electronic cards. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Rouen, INSA; École Mohammadia d'ingénieurs (Rabat, Maroc); 2013. Available from: http://www.theses.fr/2013ISAM0030

Delft University of Technology

8. Eenkhoorn, Chantal (author). Patellofemoral joint contact forces: A direct comparison of different biomechanichal estimation methods.

Degree: 2019, Delft University of Technology

URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:6d17fcda-8532-40bf-92a5-c71ae77edc5e

► BACKGROUND: Knee problems are the most common complaints of the lower extremity in the Netherlands. Osteoarthritis has the highest prevalence of all knee complaints. Knee… (more)

▼ BACKGROUND: Knee problems are the most common complaints of the lower extremity in the Netherlands. Osteoarthritis has the highest prevalence of all knee complaints. Knee osteoarthritis is likely to start at the patellofemoral joint and is associated with the aggravation of pain. Mechanical overloading is hypothesized to contribute to the development and progression of patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA). Several studies have explored the mechanical loading pattern of the patellofemoral joint. Because different biomechanical models were used, vastly different estimations of the patellofemoral joint contact force (PFJCF) were concluded. This diversity prevents a clear understanding of the role of mechanical overloading in PFOA, since it is unknown how different biomechanical models affect the PFJCF estimation. OBJECTIVES: This study will explore how different biomechanical models of the patellofemoral joint affect the estimated PFJCF for common weight-bearing activities. METHODS: Ten healthy participants were included in this study. Common weight-bearing activities (walking, stair ascending, stair descending, sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit) were performed in the motion lab. Marker trajectory data and force plate data were collected. The data were input to biomechanical models used to estimate the quadriceps muscle force and subsequently the PFJCF. The quadriceps muscle force was estimated using the inverse dynamics and static optimization method. From there on, the PFJCF was estimated using three PFJCF to quadriceps muscle force ratios (P2QFRs), each based on a different patellofemoral joint model (i.e. van Eijden’s model, Yamaguchi’s model and Gill’s model). For each weight-bearing activity, the peak PFJCF was obtained and the magnitude of the difference among the biomechanical models was explored. RESULTS: The static optimization method resulted in a significantly higher peak PFJCF compared to the inverse dynamics method in walking (largest effect size was 0.10 BW). However, for stair descending, sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit, the inverse dynamics method resulted in a significantly higher peak PFJCF compared to the static optimization method (largest effect size was 0.45 BW, 1.17 BW, 1.25 BW, respectively). No significantly difference was found for stair ascending. For walking, Yamaguchi’s model resulted in a significantly higher peak PFJCF compared to van Eijden’s model and Gill’s model, and van Eijden’s model resulted in a significantly higher peak PFJCF compared to Gill’s model (largest effect size was 0.06 BW). For stair ascending, stair descending, sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit, Gill’s model resulted in a significantly higher peak PFJCF compared to van Eijden’s model and Yamaguchi’s model. For stair descending the van Eijden’s model resulted in a significantly higher peak PFJCF compared to Yamaguchi’s model. The largest effect size was 0.15 BW, 0.32 BW, 0.72 BW and 0.72 BW, for respectively stair ascending, stair descending, sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit. CONCLUSION: The choice of a biomechanical model has a… Advisors/Committee Members: Harlaar, Jaap (mentor), Macri, Erin (graduation committee), Seth, Ajay (graduation committee), Weinans, Harrie (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).

Subjects/Keywords: Patellofemoral joint contact force; Knee osteoarthritis; Inverse dynamics; Static optimization; patellofemoral joint contact force to quadriceps muscle force ratio

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Eenkhoorn, C. (. (2019). Patellofemoral joint contact forces: A direct comparison of different biomechanichal estimation methods. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:6d17fcda-8532-40bf-92a5-c71ae77edc5e

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Eenkhoorn, Chantal (author). “Patellofemoral joint contact forces: A direct comparison of different biomechanichal estimation methods.” 2019. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:6d17fcda-8532-40bf-92a5-c71ae77edc5e.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Eenkhoorn, Chantal (author). “Patellofemoral joint contact forces: A direct comparison of different biomechanichal estimation methods.” 2019. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Eenkhoorn C(. Patellofemoral joint contact forces: A direct comparison of different biomechanichal estimation methods. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:6d17fcda-8532-40bf-92a5-c71ae77edc5e.

Council of Science Editors:

Eenkhoorn C(. Patellofemoral joint contact forces: A direct comparison of different biomechanichal estimation methods. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2019. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:6d17fcda-8532-40bf-92a5-c71ae77edc5e

Queens University

9. Florea, Vlad. Multi-Material and Multi-Joint Topology Optimization of 3D Structures .

Degree: Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Queens University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/26066

► In recent years, topology optimization has become a popular tool in automotive, aerospace and defense industries to generate novel clean slate designs. The most modern… (more)

▼ In recent years, topology optimization has become a popular tool in automotive, aerospace and defense industries to generate novel clean slate designs. The most modern of these tools is multi-material topology optimization which is capable of simultaneously distributing material and selecting the optimum material within a design domain. However, a shortcoming of this method is that it cannot consider the practical joining of the inherently multi-component solutions. Since optimal joint design is dependent on optimal component design (and vice versa), it is argued that these aspects must be considered together to generate truly optimum multi-material designs. This limitation is addressed through multi- material and multi-joint topology optimization (MM/MJ TO) which can generate optimal joint distribution and selection at the boundary of dissimilar materials. Two different gradient-based topology optimization methods will be presented which allow for 3D MM/MJ TO structural design. These are included in the form of two manuscripts. The first manuscript expands on the current state-of- the-art MM/MJ TO algorithm and investigates its efficacy in solving 3D problems. A new concept of tooling accessibility constraints will be introduced that has yet to be discussed in literature. This constraint limits the existence of welded joints in tooling inaccessible regions to ensure manufacturability. The capabilities of the algorithm were demonstrated with three academic complexity 3D numerical examples. Through this work, it was found that the algorithm required prohibitively large computational cost while producing sub-optimal solutions. While this method was the first to achieve MM/MJ TO, it was found to have limited scalability to complex industry-driven design problems. The second manuscript introduces a novel interpolation scheme for performing coupled MM/MJ TO which addresses previous limitations. By removing the need to decouple MM and MJ TO, the algorithm can solve a new set of physically meaningful problem statements while also reducing computational time. Unlike the previous method, the new interpolation scheme enables the material interface to morph, thus capturing the mutual dependency of component and joint design. Through four numerical examples, these capabilities are demonstrated on both academic and high complexity 3D problems.

Subjects/Keywords: Multi-Material Topology Optimization ; Topology Optimization ; Multi-Joint Topology Optimization ; Structural Design Optimization

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Florea, V. (n.d.). Multi-Material and Multi-Joint Topology Optimization of 3D Structures . (Thesis). Queens University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1974/26066

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Florea, Vlad. “Multi-Material and Multi-Joint Topology Optimization of 3D Structures .” Thesis, Queens University. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1974/26066.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Florea, Vlad. “Multi-Material and Multi-Joint Topology Optimization of 3D Structures .” Web. 03 Mar 2021.

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Vancouver:

Florea V. Multi-Material and Multi-Joint Topology Optimization of 3D Structures . [Internet] [Thesis]. Queens University; [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/26066.

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Florea V. Multi-Material and Multi-Joint Topology Optimization of 3D Structures . [Thesis]. Queens University; Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/26066

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RMIT University

10. Burns, L. Bio-inspired design of aerospace composite joints.

Degree: 2012, RMIT University

URL: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161779

► This PhD thesis utilises deep principles in nature governing the architecture of structural joints formed from biological materials, focusing on tree branch joints, in order… (more)

▼ This PhD thesis utilises deep principles in nature governing the architecture of structural joints formed from biological materials, focusing on tree branch joints, in order to create novel prototype designs for carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) T-joints resulting in improved structural performance. The aim of biomimetic engineering is to understand the connection between the organisation of biological materials and their extraordinary mechanical properties. Conversely, a major risk of biomimetic engineering is synergistic effects of complex hierarchical structures found in nature cannot be replicated using production-scale manufacturing processes. Deep (defined as common and recurrent) principles in nature are elucidated. The first deep principle in nature is uniform strain under the critical load case, which is achieved by manipulating orthotropic material properties to compensate for geometric stress concentrations. The second deep principle is hierarchical design in which specific architectures at varying length scales work together in synergy to improve overall structural properties. The primary outcomes of this thesis are; the development of an understanding of the relationship between the architecture and the mechanical properties and failure modes of tree branch-trunk joints; the development of a validated optimisation methodology based on the principle of uniform strain to improve the failure strength of composite T-joints by adapting the orthotropic material properties to the prevailing loading conditions; improvement in the damage tolerance of composite T-joints by introducing bio-inspired structural design changes that promote extrinsic toughening; and the effects of bio-inspired material optimisation and structural design changes on the internal stress distribution in the T-joint radius bend and delta-fillet regions are quantified through finite element analysis. An optimisation methodology based on the uniform strain principle was developed to minimising the peak interlaminar tensile stress in the T-joint radius bend while maintaining similar global laminate stiffness properties to a baseline design. This was achieved by altering the laminate stacking sequence. The effect of integrating the T-joint flange into the skin on the damage tolerance of T-joints was investigated. Experimental bending, tensile and compressive test results are presented in conjunction with finite element analysis (FEA) into the failure modes of the bio-inspired and baseline T-joint designs. The results of a preliminary study into low energy impact damage tolerance of bio-inspired T-joints are also shown. Manufacturing and certification issues are briefly discussed. Based on the findings of the FEA, optimisation and experimental results, this PhD research proves that biomimetics and specifically the bio-inspired design principles of uniform strain and hierarchical design are a useful approach in creating novel prototype composite T-joints resulting in improved structural performance. Recommendations for future research…

Subjects/Keywords: Fields of Research; Biomimetics; Bio-inspired; Composites; T-Joint; Damage tolerance; Optimization

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APA (6^th Edition):

Burns, L. (2012). Bio-inspired design of aerospace composite joints. (Thesis). RMIT University. Retrieved from http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161779

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Burns, L. “Bio-inspired design of aerospace composite joints.” 2012. Thesis, RMIT University. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161779.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Burns, L. “Bio-inspired design of aerospace composite joints.” 2012. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Burns L. Bio-inspired design of aerospace composite joints. [Internet] [Thesis]. RMIT University; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161779.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Burns L. Bio-inspired design of aerospace composite joints. [Thesis]. RMIT University; 2012. Available from: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161779

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Rochester Institute of Technology

11. Jarvis, Ebrahim. Joint Source-Channel Coding Optimized On End-to-End Distortion for Multimedia Source.

Degree: MS, Computer Engineering, 2016, Rochester Institute of Technology

URL: https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/9219

► In order to achieve high efficiency, multimedia source coding usually relies on the use of predictive coding. While more efficient, source coding based on… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Incremental redundancy; Information theory; Joint source-channel coding; Lagrangian optimization; Predictive coding; Wireless communication

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Jarvis, E. (2016). Joint Source-Channel Coding Optimized On End-to-End Distortion for Multimedia Source. (Masters Thesis). Rochester Institute of Technology. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/9219

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Jarvis, Ebrahim. “Joint Source-Channel Coding Optimized On End-to-End Distortion for Multimedia Source.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed March 03, 2021. https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/9219.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Jarvis, Ebrahim. “Joint Source-Channel Coding Optimized On End-to-End Distortion for Multimedia Source.” 2016. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Jarvis E. Joint Source-Channel Coding Optimized On End-to-End Distortion for Multimedia Source. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Rochester Institute of Technology; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/9219.

Council of Science Editors:

Jarvis E. Joint Source-Channel Coding Optimized On End-to-End Distortion for Multimedia Source. [Masters Thesis]. Rochester Institute of Technology; 2016. Available from: https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/9219

Anna University

12. Narayanan R. Finite element simulation of residual stresses and optimization of welding sequence to minimize distortion in a GMA welded carbon steel T joint;.

Degree: 2013, Anna University

URL: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/11553

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It is a well known fact that fusion welding is being extensively used in a wide spectrum of fabrication industries. Keeping in line with this… (more)

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It is a well known fact that fusion welding is being extensively used in a wide spectrum of fabrication industries. Keeping in line with this objective, 3D finite element simulation of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) of a carbon steel T-joint was performed to predict the longitudinal residual stress field in the joint. Besides, the finite element prediction of residual stresses was validated with the residual stresses obtained by the contour method. With the validated 3D finite element model, distortions in the T-joint were computed on the basis of Design of Experiments (DOE), by keeping the GMAW primary process parameters such as welding current, arc voltage and welding speed at various operating levels. A regression model of maximum distortion in the T-joint was then developed, after conducting standard statistical tests to check the adequacy of the regression model in prediction of maximum distortion.. The fillet weld was divided into three step welding sequences on each side of the T-joint for the purpose of optimizing the welding sequence for minimum distortion. Out of all the possible combinations, 2304 sequences were heuristically selected, with the GMAW process conditions maintained at the optimum level. After dividing these 2304 sequences into 6 groups for systematic running of simulations, distortion of T-joint was computed for each welding sequence. An artificial neural network (ANN) model was trained by selecting 50 % of the distortion data obtained by finite element simulation. The minimum distortion predicted by ANN model was found to be in close agreement with that predicted by finite element simulation. It was found that optimization of both the GMAW process parameters and the welding sequence resulted in the overall reduction of the maximum distortion in the T-joint to the extent of 35.86%. This will result in even higher reduction of distortion in the case of relatively larger welded structures newline

Appendices 1 to 12; pp.109-139

Advisors/Committee Members: Selladurai, V..

Subjects/Keywords: Finite element simulation; residual stresses; optimization; welding sequence; carbon steel T joint

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APA (6^th Edition):

R, N. (2013). Finite element simulation of residual stresses and optimization of welding sequence to minimize distortion in a GMA welded carbon steel T joint;. (Thesis). Anna University. Retrieved from http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/11553

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

R, Narayanan. “Finite element simulation of residual stresses and optimization of welding sequence to minimize distortion in a GMA welded carbon steel T joint;.” 2013. Thesis, Anna University. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/11553.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

R, Narayanan. “Finite element simulation of residual stresses and optimization of welding sequence to minimize distortion in a GMA welded carbon steel T joint;.” 2013. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

R N. Finite element simulation of residual stresses and optimization of welding sequence to minimize distortion in a GMA welded carbon steel T joint;. [Internet] [Thesis]. Anna University; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/11553.

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Council of Science Editors:

R N. Finite element simulation of residual stresses and optimization of welding sequence to minimize distortion in a GMA welded carbon steel T joint;. [Thesis]. Anna University; 2013. Available from: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/11553

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University of Toronto

13. Shahbazian, Negin. A Novel Design of the Heat Exchanger of an Aircraft's Environmental Controller.

Degree: 2015, University of Toronto

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1807/69708

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Redesign of a heat exchanger chassis of an aircraft's environmental controller developed by Honeywell was carried out using finite element analysis (FEA) to reduce overall… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: aerospace; Bolt; Bolted joint; design optimization; finite element analysis; heat exchanger; 0548

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Shahbazian, N. (2015). A Novel Design of the Heat Exchanger of an Aircraft's Environmental Controller. (Masters Thesis). University of Toronto. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1807/69708

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Shahbazian, Negin. “A Novel Design of the Heat Exchanger of an Aircraft's Environmental Controller.” 2015. Masters Thesis, University of Toronto. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1807/69708.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Shahbazian, Negin. “A Novel Design of the Heat Exchanger of an Aircraft's Environmental Controller.” 2015. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Shahbazian N. A Novel Design of the Heat Exchanger of an Aircraft's Environmental Controller. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Toronto; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1807/69708.

Council of Science Editors:

Shahbazian N. A Novel Design of the Heat Exchanger of an Aircraft's Environmental Controller. [Masters Thesis]. University of Toronto; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1807/69708

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

14. Tesch, Ben. An Optimization Method for Estimating Joint Parameters of the Hip and Knee.

Degree: MS, Engineering, 2014, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

URL: https://dc.uwm.edu/etd/647

► Biomechanics, generally speaking, concerns the application of engineeringprinciples to the study of living things. This work is concerned withhuman movement analysis, a subfield of… (more)

▼ Biomechanics, generally speaking, concerns the application of engineeringprinciples to the study of living things. This work is concerned withhuman movement analysis, a subfield of biomechanics, where the methodsof classical mechanics are applied to human movement. This field hascontributed to the general understanding of human movement, and itstechniques are used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Centralto the field is the process of measuring human movement. Since classicalmechanics deals with the motion of rigid bodies, and ideal measurementsystem would be able to accurately record the exact pose – combinedposition and orientation – of the bones. The techniques that reachthis ideal require exposure to radiation or the insertion of metalpins into bones. Non-invasive methods are far more commonly used,and these involve the optical tracking of special markers placed overthe skin on each segment of the body being studied. Motion capturesystems are able to accurately record the pose of the markers, butthey bear no repeatable relationship to the pose of the underlyingbone. Many techniques are employed to bridge the gap between the two.The most direct technique finds three or more points on each bonenear the surface of the skin, called Anatomical Landmarks (ALs), anduses them to define the bone's pose relative to the motion trackingmarkers. There are concerns about the reliability of this method;the same experimenter performing this procedure multiple times onthe same subject will choose slightly different points on the bone,leading to variation in its orientation. The problem is exacerbatedwhen multiple experimenters are involved. This affects the abilityto compare data across time or between working groups; it may alsolead to erroneous interpretations of data. Furthermore, this techniquecannot be used directly to locate the hip joint center; instead, ALsat the pelvis are used as independent variables in a regression equationwhich statistically predicts the hip joint center location. Such techniqueshave begun to show reasonable reliability only recently. An alternative approach is to orient the bones based on a mathematicalanalysis of the motion of the tracking markers while the subject moves.This is the domain of functional and optimization methods. Functionalmethods are commonly used to find two joint parameters in particular:the center of the hip joint and the axis of rotation of the knee.Once found, these parameters are used to determine the orientationof the bones relative to the tracking markers. Functional methodsare subject specific and operator independent but may be biased dueto the presence of Soft Tissue Artifact (STA), which is the measurementerror caused by the movement of tissue in between the tracking markersand the underlying bone. Optimization methods estimate joint parametersby fitting a kinematic model of the joints under study to motion datawhich records a subject exercising those joints. Unlike functionalmethods, which estimate parameters for a single joint,… Advisors/Committee Members: Brian S.R. Armstrong.

Subjects/Keywords: Functional Method; Hip; Joint Parameters; Kinematic Model; Knee; Optimization; Applied Mathematics; Biomechanics

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Tesch, B. (2014). An Optimization Method for Estimating Joint Parameters of the Hip and Knee. (Thesis). University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Retrieved from https://dc.uwm.edu/etd/647

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Tesch, Ben. “An Optimization Method for Estimating Joint Parameters of the Hip and Knee.” 2014. Thesis, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Accessed March 03, 2021. https://dc.uwm.edu/etd/647.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Tesch, Ben. “An Optimization Method for Estimating Joint Parameters of the Hip and Knee.” 2014. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Tesch B. An Optimization Method for Estimating Joint Parameters of the Hip and Knee. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: https://dc.uwm.edu/etd/647.

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Council of Science Editors:

Tesch B. An Optimization Method for Estimating Joint Parameters of the Hip and Knee. [Thesis]. University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee; 2014. Available from: https://dc.uwm.edu/etd/647

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University of Iowa

15. Lourens, Spencer. Bias in mixtures of normal distributions and joint modeling of longitudinal and time-to-event data with monotonic change curves.

Degree: PhD, Biostatistics, 2015, University of Iowa

URL: https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1685

► Estimating parameters in a mixture of normal distributions dates back to the 19th century when Pearson originally considered data of crabs from the Bay… (more)

▼ Estimating parameters in a mixture of normal distributions dates back to the 19th century when Pearson originally considered data of crabs from the Bay of Naples. Since then, many real world applications of mixtures have led to various proposed methods for studying similar problems. Among them, maximum likelihood estimation (MLE) and the continuous empirical characteristic function (CECF) methods have drawn the most attention. However, the performance of these competing estimation methods has not been thoroughly studied in the literature and conclusions have not been consistent in published research. In this article, we review this classical problem with a focus on estimation bias. An extensive simulation study is conducted to compare the estimation bias between the MLE and CECF methods over a wide range of disparity values. We use the overlapping coefficient (OVL) to measure the amount of disparity, and provide a practical guideline for estimation quality in mixtures of normal distributions. Application to an ongoing multi-site Huntington disease study is illustrated for ascertaining cognitive biomarkers of disease progression. We also study joint modeling of longitudinal and time-to-event data and discuss pattern-mixture and selection models, but focus on shared parameter models, which utilize unobserved random effects in order to "join" a marginal longitudinal data model and marginal survival model in order to assess an internal time-dependent covariate's effect on time-to-event. The marginal models used in the analysis are the Cox Proportional Hazards model and the Linear Mixed model, and both of these models are covered in some detail before defining joints models and describing the estimation process. Joint modeling provides a modeling framework which accounts for correlation between the longitudinal data and the time-to-event data, while also accounting for measurement error in the longitudinal process, which previous methods failed to do. Since it has been shown that bias is incurred, and this bias is proportional to the amount of measurement error, utilizing a joint modeling approach is preferred. Our setting is also complicated by monotone degeneration of the internal covariate considered, and so a joint model which utilizes monotone B-Splines to recover the longitudinal trajectory and a Cox Proportional Hazards (CPH) model for the time-to-event data is proposed. The monotonicity constraints are satisfied via the Projected Newton Raphson Algorithm as described by Cheng et al., 2012, with the baseline hazard profiled out of the Q function in each M-step of the Expectation Maximization (EM) algorithm used for optimizing the observed likelihood. This method is applied to assess Total Motor Score's (TMS) ability to predict Huntington Disease motor diagnosis in the Biological Predictors of Huntington's Disease study (PREDICT-HD) data. Advisors/Committee Members: Zhang, Ying (supervisor).

Subjects/Keywords: publicabstract; Constrained Optimization; EM Algorithm; Joint Modeling; Mixtures; Profile methods; Survival Analysis; Biostatistics

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Lourens, S. (2015). Bias in mixtures of normal distributions and joint modeling of longitudinal and time-to-event data with monotonic change curves. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Iowa. Retrieved from https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1685

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lourens, Spencer. “Bias in mixtures of normal distributions and joint modeling of longitudinal and time-to-event data with monotonic change curves.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Iowa. Accessed March 03, 2021. https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1685.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lourens, Spencer. “Bias in mixtures of normal distributions and joint modeling of longitudinal and time-to-event data with monotonic change curves.” 2015. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Lourens S. Bias in mixtures of normal distributions and joint modeling of longitudinal and time-to-event data with monotonic change curves. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Iowa; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1685.

Council of Science Editors:

Lourens S. Bias in mixtures of normal distributions and joint modeling of longitudinal and time-to-event data with monotonic change curves. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Iowa; 2015. Available from: https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1685

University of Vermont

16. Valdez, Eduardo Enrique. Knee Articular Cartilage Material Properties Estimation Through FEA.

Degree: MS, Mechanical Engineering, 2020, University of Vermont

URL: https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/graddis/1293

► Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating disease that leads to disability and loss of quality of life. Post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is a version of OA… (more)

▼ Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating disease that leads to disability and loss of quality of life. Post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is a version of OA that develops after acute injury to the knee. PTOA is of particular interest because the disease can manifest earlier in life compared to primary OA. Several studies have shown that changes in the mechanical properties of soft tissues in the knee (articulating cartilage and menisci) are associated with worsening OA grades. Changes to the tissue mechanical properties must be considered to generate realistic computational models of individuals who have suffered traumatic injuries to the knee. Therefore, we developed a method to non-invasively estimate subject-specific articular cartilage material properties by utilizing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). High-resolution MR images were acquired of one subject’s knee joint before compression (uncompressed scan) and then after compression of the knee joint’s articular cartilage (compressed scan). The compression was performed by a MRI-loading device, which applied a load equal to half the subject’s body weight to the plantar aspect of the foot. Hexahedral meshes were created from the subject’s knee joint soft tissues in the uncompressed scan. The boundary conditions of the model were set to mimic the conditions in the MR-scanner: half the subject’s body weight applied to the tibia along its long axis, and the femur was fixed in all degrees of freedom. The thickness of the subject’s tibiofemoral articular cartilage tissues, as determined from the compressed MR scan, were used as a target for a Gauss-Newton optimization. FE simulations were performed iteratively with updated parameters after every iteration until the approximate tissue thickness of the compressed scan was observed, requiring 53 iterations (total of 85 hours runtime) to converge at a 0.5% tissue thickness difference between simulated results and the compressed MR-scan. The material parameter results from our simulation fall within the range of literature values, which allows us to conclude that the methodology developed during this study is reliable and produces subject-specific parameters of knee joint articular cartilage. In future work we will apply the modeling framework developed in this study to patients after traumatic injury, with the goal of improving understanding of early mechanical changes in the joint alter the probability that patient develops PTOA. Advisors/Committee Members: Niccolo Fiorentino.

Subjects/Keywords: FEA; Gauss Newton; Knee Joint; Neo-Hookean; Optimization; Parameter Estimation; Applied Mechanics

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Valdez, E. E. (2020). Knee Articular Cartilage Material Properties Estimation Through FEA. (Thesis). University of Vermont. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/graddis/1293

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Valdez, Eduardo Enrique. “Knee Articular Cartilage Material Properties Estimation Through FEA.” 2020. Thesis, University of Vermont. Accessed March 03, 2021. https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/graddis/1293.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Valdez, Eduardo Enrique. “Knee Articular Cartilage Material Properties Estimation Through FEA.” 2020. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Valdez EE. Knee Articular Cartilage Material Properties Estimation Through FEA. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Vermont; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/graddis/1293.

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Council of Science Editors:

Valdez EE. Knee Articular Cartilage Material Properties Estimation Through FEA. [Thesis]. University of Vermont; 2020. Available from: https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/graddis/1293

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Georgia Tech

17. Nevius, Brandi N. The Mechanical Design and Optimization of a Wearable Multimodal Health Sensing System.

Degree: MS, Mechanical Engineering, 2020, Georgia Tech

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/64186

► It has been demonstrated that both acoustic measurements and bioimpedance spectroscopy can be useful for noninvasively monitoring the health of the human body, for instance… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Wearable; Biomedical; Health; Sensing device; Joint health; COVID-19; Lung health; optimization; brace

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Nevius, B. N. (2020). The Mechanical Design and Optimization of a Wearable Multimodal Health Sensing System. (Masters Thesis). Georgia Tech. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1853/64186

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Nevius, Brandi N. “The Mechanical Design and Optimization of a Wearable Multimodal Health Sensing System.” 2020. Masters Thesis, Georgia Tech. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/64186.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Nevius, Brandi N. “The Mechanical Design and Optimization of a Wearable Multimodal Health Sensing System.” 2020. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Nevius BN. The Mechanical Design and Optimization of a Wearable Multimodal Health Sensing System. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Georgia Tech; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/64186.

Council of Science Editors:

Nevius BN. The Mechanical Design and Optimization of a Wearable Multimodal Health Sensing System. [Masters Thesis]. Georgia Tech; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/64186

New Jersey Institute of Technology

18. Hoseini, Babak. Appointment planning and scheduling in primary care.

Degree: PhD, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, 2017, New Jersey Institute of Technology

URL: https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/dissertations/12

► The Affordable Care Act (ACA) puts greater emphasis on disease prevention and better quality of care; as a result, primary care is becoming a… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Healthcare systems; Overbooking; Stochastic scheduling; Newsvendor; Appointment planning; Joint pannel optimization; Industrial Engineering

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Hoseini, B. (2017). Appointment planning and scheduling in primary care. (Doctoral Dissertation). New Jersey Institute of Technology. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/dissertations/12

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hoseini, Babak. “Appointment planning and scheduling in primary care.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, New Jersey Institute of Technology. Accessed March 03, 2021. https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/dissertations/12.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hoseini, Babak. “Appointment planning and scheduling in primary care.” 2017. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Hoseini B. Appointment planning and scheduling in primary care. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. New Jersey Institute of Technology; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/dissertations/12.

Council of Science Editors:

Hoseini B. Appointment planning and scheduling in primary care. [Doctoral Dissertation]. New Jersey Institute of Technology; 2017. Available from: https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/dissertations/12

Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul

19. Echer, Leonel. Uma metodologia para obtenção de parâmetros ótimos para simulação numérica de filetes de solda.

Degree: 2015, Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10183/114823

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Um modelo de elementos finitos de casca capaz de representar estruturas soldadas, sem adicionar erros significativos em termos da rigidez estrutural, poderia ser amplamente empregado… (more)

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Um modelo de elementos finitos de casca capaz de representar estruturas soldadas, sem adicionar erros significativos em termos da rigidez estrutural, poderia ser amplamente empregado em problemas dinâmicos em que o método da tensão estrutural (hot spot) é aplicado para análises de vida em fadiga. O âmbito deste trabalho é formular uma técnica de modelagem capaz de fazê-lo. Para alcançar esse objetivo, uma otimização paramétrica para a representação de estruturas soldadas através de elementos de casca foi realizada. As variáveis de projeto propostas na formulação empregada foram definidas como o comprimento do tamanho de perna e a espessura do elemento de casca representando o filete de solda. O foco da otimização foi encontrar uma faixa de espessura/tamanho de perna que não modificasse significativamente as primeiras frequências naturais e conseguisse entregar resultados similares aos obtidos por um modelo sólido. Programação linear sequencial foi empregada na otimização. A estrutura analisada foi do tipo T, com seção constante e espessura e profundidade diversas, sob diferentes modos de carregamento. Uma vez que os parâmetros ótimos foram encontrados, duas diferentes metodologias de modelagem foram propostas e comparadas com outras três bem estabelecidas e apresentadas em normas e na literatura. Os resultados foram comparados quanto às primeiras frequências naturais, massa total, tensão estrutural e vida em fadiga.

A finite element shell model capable of representing a welded structure without any significantly error on its stiffness could be widely applied to dynamic problems in which the structural stress method (hot-spot approach) is employed for fatigue analysis. The scope of the present work is to formulate a modeling technique capable of doing so. In order to accomplish it, a parametric optimization for simulating welded structures using shell elements is made, the design variables in the proposed formulation are defined as the weld leg length and thickness of the shell element representing the weld fillet. The main goal of the optimization was to find a range of thickness/leg length which would not change significantly the first natural frequencies, and still deliver results similar to the ones obtained by a solid model. Sequential linear programming optimizations are performed in a T-shaped structure under different loading scenarios, with constant section and different plate thicknesses and depths. Once the optimal parameters are found, two different modeling techniques are presented and compared with three well established methodologies presented in standards and the literature. The differences in the results are compared for first natural frequencies, total mass, hot spot stress and fatigue life.

Advisors/Committee Members: Marczak, Rogerio Jose.

Subjects/Keywords: Simulação numérica; Welded joint; Structural stress; Estruturas (Engenharia); Estruturas soldadas; HotSpot; FEM; Shell element; Parametric optimization; Fatigue

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Echer, L. (2015). Uma metodologia para obtenção de parâmetros ótimos para simulação numérica de filetes de solda. (Thesis). Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10183/114823

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Echer, Leonel. “Uma metodologia para obtenção de parâmetros ótimos para simulação numérica de filetes de solda.” 2015. Thesis, Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10183/114823.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Echer, Leonel. “Uma metodologia para obtenção de parâmetros ótimos para simulação numérica de filetes de solda.” 2015. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Echer L. Uma metodologia para obtenção de parâmetros ótimos para simulação numérica de filetes de solda. [Internet] [Thesis]. Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10183/114823.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

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Echer L. Uma metodologia para obtenção de parâmetros ótimos para simulação numérica de filetes de solda. [Thesis]. Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10183/114823

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Purdue University

20. He, Zijian. Service-level based response by assignment and order processing for warehouse automation.

Degree: MSIE, Industrial Engineering, 2016, Purdue University

URL: https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/open_access_theses/951

► Along with tremendous growth of online sales in this Internet era, unprecedented intensive competition in shortening the delivery time of orders has been occurring… (more)

▼ Along with tremendous growth of online sales in this Internet era, unprecedented intensive competition in shortening the delivery time of orders has been occurring among several major online retailers. On the other hand, the idea of customer-oriented service creates a trend of diversified pricing strategy. Different price options are offered to cater to diversified needs of customers. It has become an urgent need for online sales industries to provide the differentiated service levels for different classes of customers with different priorities based on the charging prices and resource constraints of the supply network. In response to the challenges mentioned above, this thesis focuses on providing differentiated service levels to different customers within the warehouse automation system, which is the key point of the supply network. To concentrate on the research topic, the process of a user’s order in warehouse automation system is broken down into the waiting process and retrieving process, which is related to order processing policy and storage assignment method respectively. Priority Based Turn-over Rate (PBTR) storage assignment method, Priority Based Weighted Queuing (PBWQ) policy and joint optimization of storage assignment and PBWQ policy are proposed, developed, explored and validated in this thesis. Utility function of charging price and order processing time is developed to measure the performances of the proposed methods. Compared with the classical turn over rate assignment method, PBTR has 23.21% of improvement under the measurement of utility function, when different classes of customers have different needs for products. PBWQ improves the system performance by 18.15% compared with First-Come-First-Serve (FCFS) policy under baseline setting of experiments. Joint optimization of storage assignment and PBWQ policy has the improvement of 19.64% in system performance compared with the baseline system which applies both classical storage assignment method and FCFS order processing policy. Advisors/Committee Members: Shimon Y. Nof, Vaneet Aggarwal, Shimon Y. Nof, Andrew Liu.

Subjects/Keywords: Applied sciences; Alternating minimization; Joint optimization; Order pick planning; Storage assignment; Warehouse; Weighted queue; Industrial Engineering

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He, Z. (2016). Service-level based response by assignment and order processing for warehouse automation. (Thesis). Purdue University. Retrieved from https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/open_access_theses/951

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

He, Zijian. “Service-level based response by assignment and order processing for warehouse automation.” 2016. Thesis, Purdue University. Accessed March 03, 2021. https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/open_access_theses/951.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

He, Zijian. “Service-level based response by assignment and order processing for warehouse automation.” 2016. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

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He Z. Service-level based response by assignment and order processing for warehouse automation. [Internet] [Thesis]. Purdue University; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/open_access_theses/951.

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He Z. Service-level based response by assignment and order processing for warehouse automation. [Thesis]. Purdue University; 2016. Available from: https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/open_access_theses/951

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Penn State University

21. van Werkhoven, Herman. Comparison of Circular and Lever Pedaling: a Modeling Approach .

Degree: 2008, Penn State University

URL: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/8488

► The circular bicycle drive system has remained relatively unchanged for a number of years despite many attempts at improved designs. One alternative to the traditional… (more)

▼ The circular bicycle drive system has remained relatively unchanged for a number of years despite many attempts at improved designs. One alternative to the traditional circular system is a design in which the rider produces force by pushing on levers, in an oscillating motion, instead of pushing on cranks following a circular path. The purpose of this study was to compare a traditional circular drive mechanism with a proposed lever pedaling design with respect to human effort required to achieve a power output of 250 W. By means of a computer modeling approach, simulations of circular and lever systems were performed using a dynamic optimization framework. A moment-based cost function was employed as the indicator of human effort needed to generate the 250 W power output. Results of the two systems were compared with respect to the magnitude of the cost function output; and net joint moments at the hip, knee, and ankle needed to produce the required power output. Although the joint ranges of motion for the two systems were similar, the predicted joint moments were higher for the lever system at all lower extremity joints. Consequently, the cost function for the lever system (531 N2„ªm2) was 29% higher than the value for the circular system (413 N2„ªm2). Because of the oscillating nature of the lever action, power transfer from the cyclist to the bicycle does not occur continuously for the lever system as it does with the circular system. Accelerations of the levers were higher than those of the chainring and crank in the circular system. The range of the instantaneous power generated about the crank or chainring axis of rotation was 2.2 times greater for the lever system (1055 W operating range) than the circular system (480 W range). These results indicated the lever system transferred power from the cyclist to the bicycle less effectively than the circular system. It was concluded that a traditional circular propulsion system required less human effort than the lever system proposed in this study to sustain a 250 W power output. Advisors/Committee Members: Philip Martin, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor, Stephen Jacob Piazza, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor.

Subjects/Keywords: joint mechanics; modeling; pedaling; lever; circular; cycling; optimization

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van Werkhoven, H. (2008). Comparison of Circular and Lever Pedaling: a Modeling Approach . (Thesis). Penn State University. Retrieved from https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/8488

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

van Werkhoven, Herman. “Comparison of Circular and Lever Pedaling: a Modeling Approach .” 2008. Thesis, Penn State University. Accessed March 03, 2021. https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/8488.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

van Werkhoven, Herman. “Comparison of Circular and Lever Pedaling: a Modeling Approach .” 2008. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

van Werkhoven H. Comparison of Circular and Lever Pedaling: a Modeling Approach . [Internet] [Thesis]. Penn State University; 2008. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/8488.

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Council of Science Editors:

van Werkhoven H. Comparison of Circular and Lever Pedaling: a Modeling Approach . [Thesis]. Penn State University; 2008. Available from: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/8488

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University of Ottawa

22. Potvin, Brigitte. Predicting Muscle Activations in a Forward-Inverse Dynamics Framework Using Stability-Inspired Optimization and an In Vivo-Based 6DoF Knee Joint .

Degree: 2016, University of Ottawa

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/34647

► Modeling and simulations are useful tools to help understand knee function and injuries. As there are more muscles in the human knee joint than equations… (more)

▼ Modeling and simulations are useful tools to help understand knee function and injuries. As there are more muscles in the human knee joint than equations of motion, optimization protocols are required to solve a problem. The purpose of this thesis was to improve the biofidelity of these simulations by adding in vivo constraints derived from experimental intra-cortical pin data and stability-inspired objective functions within an OpenSim-Matlab forward-inverse dynamics simulation framework on lower limb muscle activation predictions. Results of this project suggest that constraining the model knee joint’s ranges of motion with pin data had a significant impact on lower limb kinematics, especially in rotational degrees of freedom. This affected muscle activation predictions and knee joint loading when compared to unconstrained kinematics. Furthermore, changing the objective will change muscle activation predictions although minimization of muscle activation as an objective remains more accurate than the stability inspired functions, at least for gait. /// La modélisation et les simulations in-silico sont des outils importants pour approfondir notre compréhension de la fonction du genou et ses blessures. Puisqu’il y a plus de muscles autour du genou humain que d’équations de mouvement, des procédures d’optimisation sont requises pour résoudre le système. Le but de cette thèse était d’explorer l’effet de changer l’objectif de cette optimisation à des fonctions inspirées par la stabilité du genou par l’entremise d’un cadre de simulation de dynamique directe et inverse utilisant MatLab et OpenSim ainsi qu'un model musculo-squelétaire contraint cinématiquement par des données expérimentales dérivées de vis intra-corticales, sur les prédictions d’activation musculaire de la jambe. Les résultats de ce projet suggèrent que les contraintes de mouvement imposées sur le genou modélisé ont démontré des effets importants sur la cinématique de la jambe et conséquemment sur les prédictions d'activation musculaire et le chargement du genou. La fonction objective de l'optimisation change aussi les prédictions d’activations musculaires, bien que la fonction minimisant la consommation énergétique soit la plus juste, du moins pour la marche.

Subjects/Keywords: Musculoskeletal modeling; kinematics; soft tissue artifact; knee joint; bone pins; optimization; objective function; stability; simulation framework

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Potvin, B. (2016). Predicting Muscle Activations in a Forward-Inverse Dynamics Framework Using Stability-Inspired Optimization and an In Vivo-Based 6DoF Knee Joint . (Thesis). University of Ottawa. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10393/34647

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Potvin, Brigitte. “Predicting Muscle Activations in a Forward-Inverse Dynamics Framework Using Stability-Inspired Optimization and an In Vivo-Based 6DoF Knee Joint .” 2016. Thesis, University of Ottawa. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/34647.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Potvin, Brigitte. “Predicting Muscle Activations in a Forward-Inverse Dynamics Framework Using Stability-Inspired Optimization and an In Vivo-Based 6DoF Knee Joint .” 2016. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Potvin B. Predicting Muscle Activations in a Forward-Inverse Dynamics Framework Using Stability-Inspired Optimization and an In Vivo-Based 6DoF Knee Joint . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ottawa; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/34647.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Potvin B. Predicting Muscle Activations in a Forward-Inverse Dynamics Framework Using Stability-Inspired Optimization and an In Vivo-Based 6DoF Knee Joint . [Thesis]. University of Ottawa; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/34647

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Michigan Technological University

23. Deng, Wenping. ALGORITHMS FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF GENE REGULATORY NETWORKS FROM HIGH -THROUGHPUT GENE EXPRESSION DATA.

Degree: PhD, College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science, 2018, Michigan Technological University

URL: https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/etdr/722

► Understanding gene interactions in complex living systems is one of the central tasks in system biology. With the availability of microarray and RNA-Seq technologies,… (more)

▼ Understanding gene interactions in complex living systems is one of the central tasks in system biology. With the availability of microarray and RNA-Seq technologies, a multitude of gene expression datasets has been generated towards novel biological knowledge discovery through statistical analysis and reconstruction of gene regulatory networks (GRN). Reconstruction of GRNs can reveal the interrelationships among genes and identify the hierarchies of genes and hubs in networks. The new algorithms I developed in this dissertation are specifically focused on the reconstruction of GRNs with increased accuracy from microarray and RNA-Seq high-throughput gene expression data sets. The first algorithm (Chapter 2) focuses on modeling the transcriptional regulatory relationships between transcription factors (TF) and pathway genes. Multiple linear regression and its regularized version, such as Ridge regression and LASSO, are common tools that are usually used to model the relationship between predictor variables and dependent variable. To deal with the outliers in gene expression data, the group effect of TFs in regulation and to improve the statistical efficiency, it is proposed to use Huber function as loss function and Berhu function as penalty function to model the relationships between a pathway gene and many or all TFs. A proximal gradient descent algorithm was developed to solve the corresponding optimization problem. This algorithm is much faster than the general convex optimization solver CVX. Then this Huber-Berhu regression was embedded into partial least square (PLS) framework to deal with the high dimension and multicollinearity property of gene expression data. The result showed this method can identify the true regulatory TFs for each pathway gene with high efficiency. The second algorithm (Chapter 3) focuses on building multilayered hierarchical gene regulatory networks (ML-hGRNs). A backward elimination random forest (BWERF) algorithm was developed for constructing an ML-hGRN operating above a biological pathway or a biological process. The algorithm first divided construction of ML-hGRN into multiple regression tasks; each involves a regression between a pathway gene and all TFs. Random forest models with backward elimination were used to determine the importance of each TF to a pathway gene. Then the importance of a TF to the whole pathway was computed by aggregating all the importance values of the TF to the individual pathway gene. Next, an expectation maximization algorithm was used to cut the TFs to form the first layer of direct regulatory relationships. The upper layers of GRN were constructed in the same way only replacing the pathway genes by the newly cut TFs. Both simulated and real gene expression data were used to test the algorithms and demonstrated the accuracy and efficiency of the method. The third algorithm (Chapter 4) focuses on Joint Reconstruction of Multiple Gene Regulatory Networks (JRmGRN) using gene expression data from multiple tissues or conditions. In the… Advisors/Committee Members: Hairong Wei.

Subjects/Keywords: Gene Regulatory Networks; Convex optimization; Huber Berhu PLS; Joint modeling; Backward elimination; ADMM; Bioinformatics; Multivariate Analysis; Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing

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Deng, W. (2018). ALGORITHMS FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF GENE REGULATORY NETWORKS FROM HIGH -THROUGHPUT GENE EXPRESSION DATA. (Doctoral Dissertation). Michigan Technological University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/etdr/722

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Deng, Wenping. “ALGORITHMS FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF GENE REGULATORY NETWORKS FROM HIGH -THROUGHPUT GENE EXPRESSION DATA.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, Michigan Technological University. Accessed March 03, 2021. https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/etdr/722.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Deng, Wenping. “ALGORITHMS FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF GENE REGULATORY NETWORKS FROM HIGH -THROUGHPUT GENE EXPRESSION DATA.” 2018. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Deng W. ALGORITHMS FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF GENE REGULATORY NETWORKS FROM HIGH -THROUGHPUT GENE EXPRESSION DATA. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Michigan Technological University; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/etdr/722.

Council of Science Editors:

Deng W. ALGORITHMS FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF GENE REGULATORY NETWORKS FROM HIGH -THROUGHPUT GENE EXPRESSION DATA. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Michigan Technological University; 2018. Available from: https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/etdr/722

24. Burcklen, Marie-Anne. Conception conjointe de l'optique et du traitement pour l'optimisation des systèmes d'imagerie : Joint optical-digital design for imaging system optimization.

Degree: Docteur es, Physique, 2018, Université Paris-Saclay (ComUE)

URL: http://www.theses.fr/2018SACLO001

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Aujourd'hui, les systèmes d'imagerie sont des instruments complexes qui font interagir optique, détecteur et traitement numérique. Afin de dépasser les performances d'imagerie conventionnelles, il devient… (more)

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Aujourd'hui, les systèmes d'imagerie sont des instruments complexes qui font interagir optique, détecteur et traitement numérique. Afin de dépasser les performances d'imagerie conventionnelles, il devient nécessaire de tenir compte de cette interaction dès la phase de conception et d'optimiser simultanément les paramètres optiques et numériques. L'objectif de ma thèse est de développer des méthodes d'optimisation conjointe pour obtenir de nouveaux systèmes à performances d'imagerie augmentées et de complexité réduite. J'ai tout d'abord étudié le cas de l'augmentation de la profondeur de champ d'une combinaison optique existante. Un masque de phase binaire a été inséré au voisinage du diaphragme d'ouverture d'un objectif ouvert à f/1.2 et a été optimisé de façon conjointe avec un traitement de déconvolution en utilisant le critère basé sur la qualité de l'image restaurée. L'augmentation de profondeur de champ a été quantifiée et des mesures précises de la fonction de transfert de modulation ont permis de valider expérimentalement l'efficacité de ce type d'imageur non-conventionnel. Dans ces premiers travaux, seul le masque de phase a été modifié lors de l'optimisation. Pour accroître encore l'efficacité du système d'imagerie, il est nécessaire d'optimiser l'ensemble de tous les paramètres optiques. Or l'optimisation d'une combinaison optique est un problème complexe qui doit tenir compte de contraintes spécifiques et nécessite l'utilisation d'un logiciel de calcul optique dédié, comme le logiciel Code V qui a été utilisé dans cette thèse. Comme le critère d'optimisation conjointe basé sur la qualité image n'est plus adapté à ce type d'optimisation, j'ai proposé un nouveau critère. Il se base sur les critères d'optimisation classiques de Code V, qui ont été modifiés de façon à prendre en compte de manière implicite le traitement de déconvolution. Cette méthode de conception a tout d'abord été validée dans le cas de l'optimisation d'un masque de phase pour l'extension de profondeur de champ d'une combinaison optique existante. Les résultats obtenus sont équivalents à ceux donnés par l'optimisation suivant le critère de qualité d'image. La technique a ensuite été utilisée pour améliorer une combinaison conventionnelle existante à très forte ouverture (f/0.75) : en modifiant ses paramètres optiques, la combinaison a été allégée et la qualité d'image a été homogénéisée sur l'ensemble du champ. Enfin, j'ai appliqué cette méthode de conception conjointe pour résoudre le problème important de la sensibilité thermique d'un système infrarouge dans la bande 8-12 µm. Cette méthode a permis de concevoir, à partir de zéro, plusieurs types de combinaisons optiques à courte et longue focale, rendues insensibles à la température. Elles présentent un schéma optique plus simple que les solutions athermalisées de façon classique, tout en ayant des performances d'imagerie similaires voire supérieures.

Imaging systems are now complex instruments where lens, sensor and digital processing interact strongly together. In order to obtain…

Advisors/Committee Members: Goudail, François (thesis director).

Subjects/Keywords: Optimisation conjointe; Systèmes d'imagerie; Conception optique; Traitement d'images; Joint optimization; Imaging systems; Optical design; Image processing; 621.367; 621.3822; 621.3672

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Burcklen, M. (2018). Conception conjointe de l'optique et du traitement pour l'optimisation des systèmes d'imagerie : Joint optical-digital design for imaging system optimization. (Doctoral Dissertation). Université Paris-Saclay (ComUE). Retrieved from http://www.theses.fr/2018SACLO001

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Burcklen, Marie-Anne. “Conception conjointe de l'optique et du traitement pour l'optimisation des systèmes d'imagerie : Joint optical-digital design for imaging system optimization.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, Université Paris-Saclay (ComUE). Accessed March 03, 2021. http://www.theses.fr/2018SACLO001.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Burcklen, Marie-Anne. “Conception conjointe de l'optique et du traitement pour l'optimisation des systèmes d'imagerie : Joint optical-digital design for imaging system optimization.” 2018. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Burcklen M. Conception conjointe de l'optique et du traitement pour l'optimisation des systèmes d'imagerie : Joint optical-digital design for imaging system optimization. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Université Paris-Saclay (ComUE); 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://www.theses.fr/2018SACLO001.

Council of Science Editors:

Burcklen M. Conception conjointe de l'optique et du traitement pour l'optimisation des systèmes d'imagerie : Joint optical-digital design for imaging system optimization. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Université Paris-Saclay (ComUE); 2018. Available from: http://www.theses.fr/2018SACLO001

University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign

25. Jalaparti, Virajith. Improving the end-to-end latency of datacenter applications using coordination across application components.

Degree: PhD, Computer Science, 2015, University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2142/88034

► To handle millions of user requests every second and process hundreds of terabytes of data each day, many organizations have turned to large datacenter-scale computing… (more)

▼ To handle millions of user requests every second and process hundreds of terabytes of data each day, many organizations have turned to large datacenter-scale computing systems. The applications running in these datacenters consist of a multitude of dependent logical components or stages which perform specific functionality. These stages are connected to form a directed acyclic graph (DAG), with edges representing input-output dependencies. Each stage can run over tens to thousands of machines, and involves multiple cluster sub-systems such as storage, network and compute. The scale and complexity of these applications can lead to significant delays in their end-to-end latency. However, the organizations running these applications have strict requirements on this latency as it directly affects their revenue and operational costs. Addressing this problem, the goal of this dissertation is to develop scheduling and resource allocation techniques to optimize for the end-to-end latency of datacenter applications. The key idea behind these techniques is to utilize coordination between different application components, allowing us to efficiently allocate cluster resources. In particular, we develop planning algorithms that coordinate the storage and compute sub-systems in datacenters to determine how many resources should be allocated to each stage in an application along with where in the cluster should they be allocated, to meet application requirements (e.g., completion time goals, minimize average completion time etc.). To further speed up applications at runtime, we develop a few latency reduction techniques: reissuing laggards elsewhere in the cluster, returning partial results and speeding up laggards by giving them extra resources. We perform a global optimization to coordinate across all the stages in an application DAG and determine which of these techniques works best for each stage, while ensuring that the cost incurred by these techniques is within a given end-to-end budget. We use application characteristics to predict and determine how resources should be allocated to different application components to meet the end-to-end latency requirements. We evaluate our techniques on two different kinds of datacenter applications: (a) web services, and (b) data analytics. With large-scale simulations and an implementation in Apache Yarn (Hadoop 2.0), we use workloads derived from production traces to show that our techniques can achieve more than 50% reduction in the 99th percentile latency of web services and up to 56% reduction in the median latency of data analytics jobs. Advisors/Committee Members: Caesar, Matthew (advisor), Caesar, Matthew (Committee Chair), Gupta, Indranil (committee member), Nahrstedt, Klara (committee member), Kandula, Srikanth (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Datacenter applications; Resource allocation; Cluster schedulers; Cross-layer optimization; Joint data and compute placement; MapReduce; Interactive services; Tail latency; Resource Malleability

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APA (6^th Edition):

Jalaparti, V. (2015). Improving the end-to-end latency of datacenter applications using coordination across application components. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2142/88034

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Jalaparti, Virajith. “Improving the end-to-end latency of datacenter applications using coordination across application components.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2142/88034.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Jalaparti, Virajith. “Improving the end-to-end latency of datacenter applications using coordination across application components.” 2015. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Jalaparti V. Improving the end-to-end latency of datacenter applications using coordination across application components. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2142/88034.

Council of Science Editors:

Jalaparti V. Improving the end-to-end latency of datacenter applications using coordination across application components. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2142/88034

Brno University of Technology

26. Hrádek, Zbyněk. Metodika modelování lepených spojů v automobilovém průmyslu: Methodology of Glue Joints Simulation in Automotive Industry.

Degree: 2019, Brno University of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/18432

► This diploma thesis deals with the subject of modeling high strength glued joints which are used during barrier crashtest simulations according to EuroNCAP methods. The… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Lepený spoj; počítačová simulace; experiment; komponentní zkouška; optimalizace; Adhesive joint; computer simulation; experiment; component test; optimization

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APA (6^th Edition):

Hrádek, Z. (2019). Metodika modelování lepených spojů v automobilovém průmyslu: Methodology of Glue Joints Simulation in Automotive Industry. (Thesis). Brno University of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11012/18432

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hrádek, Zbyněk. “Metodika modelování lepených spojů v automobilovém průmyslu: Methodology of Glue Joints Simulation in Automotive Industry.” 2019. Thesis, Brno University of Technology. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11012/18432.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hrádek, Zbyněk. “Metodika modelování lepených spojů v automobilovém průmyslu: Methodology of Glue Joints Simulation in Automotive Industry.” 2019. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Hrádek Z. Metodika modelování lepených spojů v automobilovém průmyslu: Methodology of Glue Joints Simulation in Automotive Industry. [Internet] [Thesis]. Brno University of Technology; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/18432.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Hrádek Z. Metodika modelování lepených spojů v automobilovém průmyslu: Methodology of Glue Joints Simulation in Automotive Industry. [Thesis]. Brno University of Technology; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/18432

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Brno University of Technology

27. Havránek, David. Optimalizace zdanění společného podnikání: Tax Optimization of joint ventures.

Degree: 2019, Brno University of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/41180

► This bachelor thesis deals with joint ventures in Czech republic from the perspective of income taxes. The paper describes the forms of buisness and their… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Optimalizace zdanění; daň z příjmů; společnost s ručením omezeným; společné podnikání; Tax optimization; income tax; limited liability company; joint ventures

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APA (6^th Edition):

Havránek, D. (2019). Optimalizace zdanění společného podnikání: Tax Optimization of joint ventures. (Thesis). Brno University of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11012/41180

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Havránek, David. “Optimalizace zdanění společného podnikání: Tax Optimization of joint ventures.” 2019. Thesis, Brno University of Technology. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11012/41180.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Havránek, David. “Optimalizace zdanění společného podnikání: Tax Optimization of joint ventures.” 2019. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Havránek D. Optimalizace zdanění společného podnikání: Tax Optimization of joint ventures. [Internet] [Thesis]. Brno University of Technology; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/41180.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Havránek D. Optimalizace zdanění společného podnikání: Tax Optimization of joint ventures. [Thesis]. Brno University of Technology; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/41180

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Virginia Tech

28. Grenville, N. Delia. A Sociotechnical Approach to Evaluating the Effects of Managerial Time Allotment on Department Performance.

Degree: MS, Industrial and Systems Engineering, 1997, Virginia Tech

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/36811

► Current organizational design changes such as restructuring, production advancements, and information technology improvements have caused many organizations to move to flatter management structures. Changes in… (more)

▼ Current organizational design changes such as restructuring, production advancements, and information technology improvements have caused many organizations to move to flatter management structures. Changes in the organizational structure along with the demand for improved performance have broadened the scope of responsibilities for first-level managers in manufacturing organizations. First-level managers are required to balance their time to meet greater demands. The sociotechnical systems principle of joint optimization states that organizations function optimally when design changes are made to meet the needs of both the social and technical subsystems in the context of the organization's environment. This study uses time allotment at the supervisory level to operationalize the sociotechnical systems principle of joint optimization. Ninety-one first-level managers from both the production and distribution areas of thirteen North American facilities participated in this study. Four survey instruments were used to measure the following dimensions: joint optimization, department performance, time allotment to the social and technical subsystems, and organizational values of appropriate time use. Five time allotment constructs emerged from the data collected on time use in the social and technical subsystems. These were time spent on Participation and Information Sharing, Customer Needs and Strategic Planning, Skill Development and Compensation, Quality, and Department Operational Needs. The results indicated time allotment constructs along with the organization's values on appropriate time use can be used to predict both joint optimization and performance at the department level. The results also indicated a strong relationship (r = .607, p < .05) between level of joint optimization and department performance. Advisors/Committee Members: Kleiner, Brian M. (committeechair), Kurstedt, Harold A. Jr. (committee member), Van Aken, Eileen M. (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: organizational performance; sociotechnical systems; macroergonomics; joint optimization

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APA (6^th Edition):

Grenville, N. D. (1997). A Sociotechnical Approach to Evaluating the Effects of Managerial Time Allotment on Department Performance. (Masters Thesis). Virginia Tech. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10919/36811

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Grenville, N Delia. “A Sociotechnical Approach to Evaluating the Effects of Managerial Time Allotment on Department Performance.” 1997. Masters Thesis, Virginia Tech. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/36811.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Grenville, N Delia. “A Sociotechnical Approach to Evaluating the Effects of Managerial Time Allotment on Department Performance.” 1997. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Grenville ND. A Sociotechnical Approach to Evaluating the Effects of Managerial Time Allotment on Department Performance. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Virginia Tech; 1997. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/36811.

Council of Science Editors:

Grenville ND. A Sociotechnical Approach to Evaluating the Effects of Managerial Time Allotment on Department Performance. [Masters Thesis]. Virginia Tech; 1997. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/36811

New Jersey Institute of Technology

29. Al-Shuwaili, Ali. Mobile cloud computing and network function virtualization for 5g systems.

Degree: PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2017, New Jersey Institute of Technology

URL: https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/dissertations/33

► The recent growth of the number of smart mobile devices and the emergence of complex multimedia mobile applications have brought new challenges to the… (more)

▼ The recent growth of the number of smart mobile devices and the emergence of complex multimedia mobile applications have brought new challenges to the design of wireless mobile networks. The envisioned Fifth-Generation (5G) systems are equipped with different technical solutions that can accommodate the increasing demands for high date rate, latency-limited, energy-efficient and reliable mobile communication networks. Mobile Cloud Computing (MCC) is a key technology in 5G systems that enables the offloading of computationally heavy applications, such as for augmented or virtual reality, object recognition, or gaming from mobile devices to cloudlet or cloud servers, which are connected to wireless access points, either directly or through finite-capacity backhaul links. Given the battery-limited nature of mobile devices, mobile cloud computing is deemed to be an important enabler for the provision of such advanced applications. However, computational tasks offloading, and due to the variability of the communication network through which the cloud or cloudlet is accessed, may incur unpredictable energy expenditure or intolerable delay for the communications between mobile devices and the cloud or cloudlet servers. Therefore, the design of a mobile cloud computing system is investigated by jointly optimizing the allocation of radio, computational resources and backhaul resources in both uplink and downlink directions. Moreover, the users selected for cloud offloading need to have an energy consumption that is smaller than the amount required for local computing, which is achieved by means of user scheduling. Motivated by the application-centric drift of 5G systems and the advances in smart devices manufacturing technologies, new brand of mobile applications are developed that are immersive, ubiquitous and highly-collaborative in nature. For example, Augmented Reality (AR) mobile applications have inherent collaborative properties in terms of data collection in the uplink, computing at the cloud, and data delivery in the downlink. Therefore, the optimization of the shared computing and communication resources in MCC not only benefit from the joint allocation of both resources, but also can be more efficiently enhanced by sharing the offloaded data and computations among multiple users. As a result, a resource allocation approach whereby transmitted, received and processed data are shared partially among the users leads to more efficient utilization of the communication and computational resources. As a suggested architecture in 5G systems, MCC decouples the computing functionality from the platform location through the use of software virtualization to allow flexible provisioning of the provided services. Another virtualization-based technology in 5G systems is Network Function Virtualization (NFV) which prescribes the instantiation of network functions on general-purpose network devices, such as servers and switches. While yielding a more flexible and cost-effective network architecture, NFV is… Advisors/Committee Members: Osvaldo Simeone, Joerg Kliewer, Abdallah Khreishah.

Subjects/Keywords: Mobile cloud computing; Fifth-generation systems; Network function virtualization; Augmented reality; Joint optimization and scheduling; Resource allocation; Electrical and Electronics

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APA (6^th Edition):

Al-Shuwaili, A. (2017). Mobile cloud computing and network function virtualization for 5g systems. (Doctoral Dissertation). New Jersey Institute of Technology. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/dissertations/33

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Al-Shuwaili, Ali. “Mobile cloud computing and network function virtualization for 5g systems.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, New Jersey Institute of Technology. Accessed March 03, 2021. https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/dissertations/33.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Al-Shuwaili, Ali. “Mobile cloud computing and network function virtualization for 5g systems.” 2017. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Al-Shuwaili A. Mobile cloud computing and network function virtualization for 5g systems. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. New Jersey Institute of Technology; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/dissertations/33.

Council of Science Editors:

Al-Shuwaili A. Mobile cloud computing and network function virtualization for 5g systems. [Doctoral Dissertation]. New Jersey Institute of Technology; 2017. Available from: https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/dissertations/33

30. ZHANG JINGWEI. JOINT TRAJECTORY AND COMMUNICATION DESIGN FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE.

Degree: 2020, National University of Singapore

URL: https://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/184284

Subjects/Keywords: Wireless communication; UAV communication; trajectory design; joint optimization

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APA (6^th Edition):

JINGWEI, Z. (2020). JOINT TRAJECTORY AND COMMUNICATION DESIGN FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE. (Thesis). National University of Singapore. Retrieved from https://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/184284

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

JINGWEI, ZHANG. “JOINT TRAJECTORY AND COMMUNICATION DESIGN FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE.” 2020. Thesis, National University of Singapore. Accessed March 03, 2021. https://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/184284.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

JINGWEI, ZHANG. “JOINT TRAJECTORY AND COMMUNICATION DESIGN FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE.” 2020. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

JINGWEI Z. JOINT TRAJECTORY AND COMMUNICATION DESIGN FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE. [Internet] [Thesis]. National University of Singapore; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: https://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/184284.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

JINGWEI Z. JOINT TRAJECTORY AND COMMUNICATION DESIGN FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE. [Thesis]. National University of Singapore; 2020. Available from: https://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/184284

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

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