All publications are listed in chronological order.  Abstracts are in Adobe PDF format and presentations are in MS PowerPoint.  The links will become active as the abstracts and presentations are uploaded.

Lab Reports Under Review

Wu, D. and Schmidt, L.C., "Exploration of Applying Statistical Process Control Strategies to Simulated Annealing Optimization Techniques," submitted to CE2002. Abstract
Schmidt, L. C., H. Shi, and S. Kerkar, “A CSP Approach Linking Grammar-Based Function to Form Design Generation,” under revision for Journal of Mechanical Design, 2001 . Abstract

To Be Published/Presented

None at this time.

Journal Publications

Schmidt, L. C., H. Shetty, and S. Chase, “A Graph Grammar Approach for Structure Synthesis of Mechanisms,” Journal of Mechanical Design, (2000) 122. Abstract
Chen, W., K. Lewis, and L. C. Schmidt, “The Open Workshop on Decision-Based Design: Origin, Status, Promise, and Future,” Journal of Engineering Valuation and Cost Analysis, 2000(3): 57-66. Abstract
Schmidt, L. C. and J. Cagan, “Optimal Configuration Design: An Integrated Approach Using Grammars,” Journal of Mechanical Design (1998) 120(1):2-9. Abstract
Schmidt, L. C. and J. Cagan, “GGREADA: A Graph Grammar-Based Machine Design Algorithm,” Research in Engineering Design, (1997) 9:195-213. Abstract

Conference Presentations

Li, X. and Schmidt, L.C., "Grammar-based Designer Assistance Tool for Epicyclic Gear Trains," 12th International Design Theory and Methodology Conference, Baltimore, MD, September 2000. Abstract
Shi, H. and Schmidt, L.C., "Comparing HTN Planning Method with Grammar-based Approaches in Generative Design," 12th International Design Theory and Methodology Conference, Baltimore, MD, September 2000. Abstract
Wu, D., Yao, Z., and Schmidt, L.C., “Feature-Based CNC Programming Environment on the Internet,” 10th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, College Park, MD, June 2000. Abstract
Schmidt, L. C., H. Shi, and S. Kerkar, “Bridging the Generation Gap: A CSP Approach Linking Function to Form Grammar Generation,” 11th International Design Theory and Methodology Conference, ASME, Las Vegas, NV, DETC99 - DTM8767, September 1999. Abstract
Schmidt, L. C., H. Shetty, and S. Chase, “A Graph Grammar Approach to Mechanism Synthesis,” 10th International Design Theory and Methodology Conference, Atlanta, GA, DETC98 - DTM5668, September 14-17, 1998. Abstract
Shetty, H., L. C. Schmidt and S. Chase, “Mechanism Configuration Generation using Graph Grammars,” AID’98, Lisbon, Portugal, July 21-25, 1998. Abstract
Szykman, S., L. C. Schmidt and H. Shetty, “Improving the Efficiency of Simulated Annealing Optimization Through Detection of Productive Search”, Proceedings of DETC97, 1997 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Sacramento, CA, DETC97 - DAC3980, September 14-17, 1997. Abstract
Schmidt, L. C. and J. Cagan, “Configuration Design: An Integrated Approach Using Grammars,” 8th International Design Theory and Methodology Conference, ASME, Irvine, CA, DETC96 - DTM1511, August 19-22, 1996. Abstract
Schmidt, L. C. and J. Cagan, “Grammars for Machine Design,” Artificial Intelligence in Design ’96, Kluwer Academic Publishers, proceedings of AID’96, Stanford, CA, June 24-27, 1996. Abstract

 

Dissertations and Theses

Edward Chang, M.S. 2001

Abstract

Framework for a Design Representation and Rationale Repository (DR3)

Kerkar Sameer Manohar, M.S. 1998

Abstract

Conversion of the Connectivity Representation of as Design to a Solid Model Using Graph Grammars and Geometric Constraint Satisfaction Techniques

Harshawardhan Shetty, M.S. 1998

Abstract

A Graph Grammar Approach to the Generation of Non-Isomorphic Graphs for the Structure Synthesis of Mechanisms

Mack-Jan Honoré Spencer, M.S. 1998

Abstract

Creative Design Methods and Investigation of Cellulose Fiber Transport and Application System

Presentations

Creating Design Machines for Machine Design; December 1, 2000

Presentation

Lab Reports

Chang, E., Li, X., and Schmidt, L.C., "The Need for Form, Function, and Behavior-based Representations in Design", 2000.  Paper