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Showing 1 to 20 of 113 for “"Cost Estimation"”.
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Cost estimation of human systems integration
… is to develop a better understanding of how the costs of doing HSI work within a program can be estimated. The research is divided into two parts. In the first part, problem formulation, literature from several relevant domains is first reviewed. Next a descriptive case study is conducted on the …
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Reducing the risk of software cost estimation
Inaccurate cost estimation is a well-known problem in software development. The common cost estimation models are point estimates that are unable to quantify uncertainties. Furthermore, it is difficult to calibrate the uncertainties in cost estimation due to the lack of information. The purpose of …
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Updating MIT's cost estimation model for shipbuilding
This thesis project will update the MIT ship cost estimation model by combining the two existing models (the Basic Military Training School (BMTS) Cost Model and the MIT Math Model) in order to develop a program that can accurately determine both a ship's acquisition cost as well as its life cycle …
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A Framework for BIM Model-Based Construction Cost Estimation
… to conduct a quantity take-off (QTO) and cost estimate within the Building Information Modeling (BIM) Environment. The product of this framework is a model-based cost estimating tool. The framework addresses the cost uncertainty associated with the detailed information defining BIM model …
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Rationalisation of design cost estimation in the construction industry
… of rational approaches, using historic cost data, to the determination of realistic fee estimates for design work in the construction industry. The development of the following research methodology for the programme of work, which was initiated at the request of industrial collaborators, …
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Fuzzy logic cost estimation method for high production volume components
… of this research is to develop fuzzy logic cost models that estimate the cost of a component based on the component's geometric shape, size, material and manufacturing process. The research is focused on components made from high production quantity processes i.e. stamping, injection …
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A Methodology Incorporating Manufacturing System Capacity in Manufacturing Cost Estimation
… shown over the years to reduce manufacturing costs and increasing overall revenues. Much research has been provided with a focus on integrating the design of a product and its respective manufacturing processes, but without the consideration of the existing facility capacity. By incorporating …
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Development of a User Cost Estimation Procedure for Work Zones.
… and queues are formed, thus causing increased costs as a result of the additional time and fuel needed to traverse the work zone. These user costs can be estimated and applied as a form of incentive to the contractor to complete the work sooner, thus allowing traffic to return to the free-flow …
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Reference architecture and cost estimation model for building intelligent platforms
… advances. In addition, they wish to produce cost estimates for developing such platforms. The goal of this thesis is to develop a reference architecture for an intelligent platform and an associated costing model that allows technical managers to understand the components needed to deliver …
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A Decision Support System for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Cost Estimation
… technology is poorly served by traditional cost accounting methods, which distort costs by using inappropriate volume-based allocations of overhead. Activity-based costing has emerged as a methodology which provides more accurate allocation of costs to products or activities by their usage …
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Comparative analysis between FPA and COCOMO techniques for software cost estimation
Software cost estimation is the process of predicting the effort required to develop a software system. The basic inputs for the software cost estimation are programs, size and set of cost drivers, while the output is effort in the form of person-month and cost. In this thesis, Function Point …
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WEB based cost estimation models for the manufacturing of advanced composites
Presently there are many cost estimation methods and software available to the public for metal processing, but there are almost none (excluding proprietary) for advanced composites. As a result, our research group's objective has been to create Cost Estimation Models (CEMs) for the advanced …
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Cost estimation of functional and physical changes made to complex systems
Current cost estimation practices rely on statistically relating physical parameters of a system to historical cost data. Unfortunately, this method is unable to effectively communicate the increasing complexity of system design to cost data. Additionally, current cost estimation techniques have …
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Major Weapon Systems Acquisition and Life Cycle Cost estimation: a case study
… decisions not only considering the up-front costs, which are related to fielding of the system, but considering all the costs expected to be incurred throughout the system's planned life. In this study, the major systems acquisition process, and its underlying concepts, life cycle costing, …
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A cost estimation analysis of U.S. Navy fuel-saving techniques and technologies
… to sensitivity analyses by discount factor and cost of fuel, and creating prioritization listings of ideas based on predicted savings. Six technique and twelve technology-based initiatives are examined. Calculations are estimated for each idea using inputs from various sources. Sensitivity …
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Enhanced cost estimation for ABC bridge project: Data collection, analysis, and integration
Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2025-02-04 without embargo terms
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Identifying the Economic Barriers to CLT Cost Estimation Among Building Construction Professionals
… CLTs. No previous study was found that surveyed cost estimators, who serve the essential function of creating economic comparisons of alternative materials in commercial construction. CLTs are not included in these current cost estimation tools and software packages which may be limiting the …
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Technical Management Processes: Trade-off Analysis And Cost Estimation For Innovative Space Systems
L'abstract è presente nell'allegato / the abstract is in the attachment
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Sensor-based maintenance cost estimation and residual value estimation for medical equipment recycling
Medical equipment manufacturing companies that provide maintenance and product take-back programs have limited information about location and severity of defects, and the condition of the product before making decisions about whether to repair, recycle, remanufacture, refurbish or call-back and …
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