Discusses the maintenance of n identical stations uni‐directionally patrolled by a maintenance operative. The time to travel between adjacent stations is a random variable and the time to repair a broken‐down station is also a random variable. Assumes that the breakdowns at each station...

Computer simulation techniques are used to evaluate the performance of a welding assembly line which requires modification to achieve some of the philosophies of a just‐in‐time manufacturing environment. The simulation of the existing line using GPSS/H confirmed the operational problems...

Provides an introduction to simulation, and discusses the use of a modern simulation environment. Examples of the uses of simulation are queuing, scheduling and stock control. Simulation environments are now far more user‐friendly, and software is more competitively priced, than ever before....

Over the last years several computer‐based psychometric tests have become available. They are offered as packages for purchase or as part of a bureau service. Describes one of the most popular – Interplace III, based on Meredith Belbin′s work on effective teamwork. Interplace III,...

Originates from a research project which aims to investigate the potential for “intelligent” computer models as decision‐support tools, with particular emphasis on strategic analysis. Describes field work carried out with the intention of validating the working models which have been...

Suggests a novel approach to generating marketing strategies and evaluating them. Identifies that the process often involves several people and that the different people may have different viewpoints. The approach is based on a computer‐assisted structured approach to identifying possible...

There is a growing need for safety analysis of chemical processes. Risk analysis techniques capable of evaluating dangerous transient conditions together with the reliability of the protective systems need to be devised. Analyses a flash separator used for the raw separation of a naphtha stream...

Three changes in the rules used to control a manufacturing unit, which were suggested by simple control engineering concepts, have been examined. A model of an actual make‐for‐stock shop, driven by real order time‐series, was used to examine the impact of the rule changes on a production...

Reviews the problems created by the presence of moisture in buildings, including thermal performance, humidity, structural performance, and visual appearance. Examines the fundamental concepts of moisture ingress and transfer, and the factors that control them. Concludes that it is now possible...