magnetic levitation (maglev) is amongst the most advanced technologies that are available to the transportation industries. it has already been noticed by decision makers in many countries around the globe. contrary to such high levels of interest, there are no practical algorithms available to the engineers and/or managers to assist them in analyzing economics of the maglev systems. therefore,...

in this study the trend of technological change and its nature was studied in production of sugar beet in iran by using dual approach. this approach is useful for estimating the demand structure of the input price change and technology status. after estimating the various forms of flexible functions, by selection of translog cost function with cost share equations system is estimated using seem...

This white paper explores how the reliable information held within a building information model can be used to support cost estimating. The paper outlines approaches used to link BIM and costing solutions, and then provides examples of firms who are using Revit software products in conjunction with various cost estimating solutions, offering insight as to how information from BIM is benefiting ...

This paper examines the interplay between biometric technologies and advanced analytics, referred to as biometric analytics, as a way to detect fraudulent entries in a biometric system. We follow a systematic approach, based on cost estimating standards, to ascertain whether deploying such a capability is worthwhile. A simple case study is presented that illustrates the key aspects of our analy...

The objective of this research is to develop a turbine blade investment casting cost advisor model to assist a blade designer in decision-making in a concurrent engineering environment. It is a microcomputer based cost estimating system that employs a manufacturing knowledge base. The concept of the manufacturing process for blade production by the investment casting method is used to develop t...