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Showing 1 to 17 of 17 for “"Monte Carlo simulation method"”.
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Prediction of microcracking distributions in composite laminates using a Monte Carlo simulation method
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1997.
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Optimal risk-based design of bulk water supply systems
… a functional system...The study follows the same methods that have been used by researchers at the University of Johannesburg in recent years. A Monte Carlo simulation method is used through the use of the Mocasim II software.
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Reducing the risk of software cost estimation
… to show the variance in factors of COCOMO. Monte Carlo simulation method is also introduced into COCOMO to quantify the uncertainties. Finally, a "What-if' study is facilitated to find the potential factor changes to affect the result of simulation. The result of the study reveals that …
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RELIABILITY-BASED MODELING FOR MISSOURI RIVER DAM SYSTEM
… them into an integrated system. Moreover, the Monte-Carlo simulation method was applied to develop a reliability-based model to study the system performance. Our approach incorporates different sources of uncertainty, including failure probability of components such as turbines and spillway …
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The application of simulation to project evaluation for real estate developers in China
… risk management issue by introducing the Monte Carlo simulation method and by incorporating simulation into the financial model for project evaluation. The thesis will explain how and why simulation can improve the traditional Excel model, and therefore help management to make more …
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Nonlinear probabilistic finite element modeling of composite shells
… data is compared in many cases, and the Monte Carlo simulation method is used to check the probabilistic results. In general, the procedure is quite effective in modeling the mean and variance response of the linear and nonlinear behavior of laminated composite shells.
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Signal and noise propagation in genetic circuits
… system parameters and provides the basis for a Monte Carlo simulation method, which allows for fast, approximate simulations of the distributions.
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Generation system reliability with wind and solar power
… reliability performance based on probabilistic method. A capacity outage probability table (COPT) for conventional generating units is introduced first in this thesis. The conventional generator is represented which based on the well-known recursive technique. Then, the sequential Monte Carlo …
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UTILIZATION OF MONTE CARLO SIMULATION IN GENERATING CAPACITY PLANNING
… a formalized and practical approach using Monte Carlo simulation to assess the adequacy of generating systems. A Monte Carlo simulation method is developed to model base load generating units and utilized to calculate the state probabilities in both Markovian and non-Markovian systems. The …
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ON DERIVATIVES AND DERIVATIVES PRICING
… the different types, the uses, the pricing methods and the trading process of derivatives. It explains and evaluates the two different ways private banks deal with derivatives products: the closed architecture where a bank sources for the derivatives in-house or with internal investment …
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Efficiency and Reliability Analysis of AC and 380V DC Data Centers
… in the UPS system for both AC and DC systems. Monte Carlo simulation method was used to perform the reliability calculations. The simulation results showed that the 380V DC distribution system has higher level of reliability than AC distribution system in data centers but only up to certain …
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Modelagem analítica da operação cronológica de reservatórios no despacho probabilístico de geração
… costing problem can be efficiently solved by a method proposed by Baleriaux. The Baleriaux scheme decomposes the production costing problem into generation reliability evaluation subproblems. In turn, the reliability problems reduce to the comparison between the distribution of available …
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Hybrid Parallel Computing Strategies for Scientific Computing Applications
… for large-scale, scientific computing simulations. For example, a simulation of the human tonsil at the cellular level involves the computation of the motion and interaction of millions of cells over extended periods of time. Also, the simulation of Radiative Heat Transfer (RHT) effects …
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PRICING BARRIER OPTIONS - USE OF NUMERICAL SIMULATION METHODS
… model for pricing them. Both theoretical and simulation methods have been used in the past to price barrier options. The various theoretical models that have been developed in the past are first illustrated in this thesis. However, as the complexity of the options increases it becomes too …
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Performance evaluation of massive MIMO Systems for future wireless access systems
… of linear precoding and receive combining methods that may be applicable to massive MIMO. Linear signal detection and precoding for MIMO is generally not optimal. Optimal methods such as Maximal Likelihood (ML) signal processing methods have high computational complexity such that their …
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Transmission Capacity Improvement for Single Photon Avalanche Diode-based Optical Communication Using PAM Modulation
… current and the load feedback, together with a Monte Carlo simulation method, is used to evaluate the effective PDE of SPAD arrays. The model enables the first detailed study of the minimum multiplication required for each photon to be detected. The model indicates that a strong feedback tends …
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Multi-objective optimization for resource driven scheduling in construction projects
… that can overcome the limitation of existing methods and develop a robust resource leveling model that is capable of maximizing resource utilization efficiency; (2) develop an advanced resource leveling and allocation model that is capable of simultaneously maximizing resource utilization …