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Proceedings Papers

Optimization of Design Utility

Deborah L. Thurston, James V. Carnahan, Tiefu Liu
Proc. ASME. DETC91, 3rd International Conference on Design Theory and Methodology, 173-180, September 22–25, 1991
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC1991-0045
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0045
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Weight (Mass), Automotive bumpers, Deflection, Design engineering, Gages, Manufacturing, Nonlinear programming, Robustness
Proceedings Papers

Subjective Design Evaluation With Multiple Attributes

Deborah L. Thurston
Proc. ASME. DETC90, 2nd International Conference on Design Theory and Methodology, 355-361, September 16–19, 1990
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC1990-0146
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1990-0146
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Topics: Design, Automotive industry, Performance characterization, Preferences, Sensitivity analysis, Tradeoffs
Proceedings Papers

Incorporating End-Users’ Attitudes Towards Uncertainty Into an Expert System

Yun Qi Tian, Deborah L. Thurston, James V. Carnahan
Proc. ASME. CIE92, ASME 1992 International Computers in Engineering Conference: Volume 1 — Artificial Intelligence; Expert Systems; CAD/CAM/CAE; Computers in Fluid Mechanics/Thermal Systems, 19-27, August 2–6, 1992
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: CIE1992-0003
https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1992-0003
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Topics: Expert systems, Uncertainty, Design, Risk, Manufacturing, Preferences, User interfaces
Proceedings Papers

Decision Decomposition for the Lifecycle of the Design Process

T. Wade Fallin, Deborah L. Thurston
Proc. ASME. DETC94, 20th Design Automation Conference: Volume 2 — Robust Design Applications; Decomposition and Design Optimization; Optimization Tools and Applications, 383-392, September 11–14, 1994
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC1994-0149
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1994-0149
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Topics: Design, Decision making, Parametric design
Proceedings Papers

Quantifying the House of Quality for Optimal Product Design

Angela Locascio, Deborah L. Thurston
Proc. ASME. DETC94, 6th International Conference on Design Theory and Methodology, 43-54, September 11–14, 1994
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC1994-0005
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1994-0005
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Topics: Computer programming, Decision analysis, Decision making, Design, Preferences, Product design, Product quality
Proceedings Papers

Real and Perceived Limitations to Decision Based Design

Deborah L. Thurston
Proc. ASME. DETC99, Volume 3: 11th International Conference on Design Theory and Methodology, 91-98, September 12–16, 1999
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC99/DTM-8750
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC99/DTM-8750
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Topics: Design, Decision making, Engineering design, Tradeoffs, Uncertainty
Proceedings Papers

Machining: Quality, Cost and Environmental Estimation and Tradeoffs

Panicos A. Nicolaou, Deborah L. Thurston
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2000, Volume 3: 5th Design for Manufacturing Conference, 167-176, September 10–13, 2000
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2000/DFM-14010
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2000/DFM-14010
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Topics: Machining, Tradeoffs
Proceedings Papers

Hybrid Procedure-Based Design Strategies Augmented With Optimization

Madhav Arora, Siyao Luan, Deborah L. Thurston, James T. Allison
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2017, Volume 2A: 43rd Design Automation Conference, V02AT03A020, August 6–9, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2017-68348
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2017-68348
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Design methodology, Engineers, Modeling, Optimization algorithms, Spur gears, Trains
Proceedings Papers

Developing and Comparing Alternative Design Optimization Formulations for a Vibration Absorber Example

Siyao Luan, Deborah L. Thurston, Madhav Arora, James T. Allison
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2017, Volume 4: 22nd Design for Manufacturing and the Life Cycle Conference; 11th International Conference on Micro- and Nanosystems, V004T05A004, August 6–9, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2017-68337
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2017-68337
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Vibration absorbers, Tradeoffs, Dimensions, Engineering design, Engineers, Modeling
Proceedings Papers

Stranded Environmental Impacts and Electrical Power System Redesign

Steven R. Harper, Deborah L. Thurston
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2005, Volume 4b: Design for Manufacturing and the Life Cycle Conference, 479-488, September 24–28, 2005
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2005-85400
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2005-85400
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Topics: Electricity (Physics), Design methodology, Life extension
Journal Articles

Incorporating Environmental Impacts in Strategic Redesign of an Engineered System

Steven R. Harper, Deborah L. Thurston
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 2008, 130(3): 031101.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829858
Published Online: February 4, 2008
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Topics: Construction, Cycles, Design, Electric power generation, Electricity (Physics), Microturbines, Nuclear decommissioning, Tradeoffs, Generators, Simulation
eBook Chapter

Utility Function Fundamentals

Publisher: ASME Press
Published: 2006
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.802469.ch3
ISBN-10: 0791802469
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Topics: Decision making, Design, Engineering design, Failure, Modeling, Preferences, Tradeoffs, Uncertainty
eBook Chapter

Multi-Attribute Utility Analysis of Conflicting Preferences

Publisher: ASME Press
Published: 2006
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.802469.ch12
ISBN-10: 0791802469
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Topics: Preferences
Journal Articles

Remanufacturing: Impacts of Sacrificial Cylinder Liners

Malte Krill, Deborah L. Thurston
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. August 2005, 127(3): 687–697.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1961946
Published Online: August 11, 2004
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Topics: Cylinders, Engines, Manufacturing, Design, Inspection, Cycles, Testing
Journal Articles

Machining Quality and Cost: Estimation and Tradeoffs

Panicos Nicolaou, Research Assistant, Deborah L. Thurston, Professor, James V. Carnahan, Adjunct Professor
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. November 2002, 124(4): 840–851.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1511169
Published Online: October 23, 2002
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Topics: Casting, Cutting, Drilling, Fluids, Machining, Milling, Tradeoffs, Sewage
Journal Articles

Real and Misconceived Limitations to Decision Based Design With Utility Analysis

Deborah L. Thurston, Director,
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 2001, 123(2): 176–182.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1363610
Published Online: July 1, 1999
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Topics: Design, Tradeoffs