Abstract: Existing buildings, or those constructed before 2000, make up approximately 90% of the commercial building stock in the U.S. Existing buildings represent a large opportunity for reducing energy consumption in the U.S., ...

Abstract: The decision to prepare for an oncoming hurricane is typically framed as a static cost:loss problem, based on a strike-probability forecast. The value of waiting for updated forecasts is therefore neglected. In this paper, ...

Abstract: The results of a Douglas sponsored study of radioisotope secondary power-generating systems for space applications are presented. The study results are applicable to various space vehicles and ...

Abstract: In this paper, the rigid body guidance problem of general 6 degree of freedom manipulators is studied. A new method, called Distributed Optimization Method (DOM) , is used to determine the ...

Abstract: The conventional difficulty encountered in fatigue studies is the impossibility of performing more than one fatigue test on a specimen. The purpose of this paper is to present a statistical ...

Abstract: During machining, burrs are produced along a part's edges, which can affect a final product lifetime or its efficiency. Moreover, time-consuming and expensive techniques are needed to be applied to remove such burrs. ...

Abstract: Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are interconnected with bioengineering, yet have historically been absent from accreditation standards and curricula. Toward educating DEI-competent bioengineers and meeting evolving ...