Reliability and Clustering Techniques for Inspection Optimization of Large Populations

This dissertation proposes a methodology for optimizing inspection schedules of large heterogeneous populations, by combining clustering analysis, reliability analysis, and nonlinear optimization techniques. Due to limitation of resources, only a small proportion of the population can be inspected....

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Main Author: Stratman, Brant Arthur
Other Authors: Gautam Biswas
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: VANDERBILT 2007
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Online Access:http://etd.library.vanderbilt.edu/available/etd-07222007-151208/