Maximin designs for computer experiments

B.G.M. Husslage

Research output: ThesisDoctoral Thesis

476 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

Decision processes are nowadays often facilitated by simulation tools. In the field of engineering, for example, such tools are used to simulate the behavior of products and processes. Simulation runs, however, are often very time-consuming, and, hence, the number of simulation runs allowed is limited in practice. The problem then is to determine which simulation runs to perform such that the maximal amount of information about the product or process is obtained. This problem is addressed in the first part of the thesis. It is proposed to use so-called maximin Latin hypercube designs and many new results for this class of designs are obtained. In the second part, the case of multiple interrelated simulation tools is considered and a framework to deal with such tools is introduced. Important steps in this framework are the construction and the use of coordination methods and of nested designs in order to control the dependencies present between the various simulation tools
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • Tilburg University
Supervisors/Advisors
  • van Dam, Edwin, Co-promotor
  • den Hertog, Dick, Promotor
  • Aarts, E.H.L., Promotor, External person
Award date17 Nov 2006
Place of PublicationTilburg
Publisher
Print ISBNs9056681733
Publication statusPublished - 2006

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Maximin designs for computer experiments'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this