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 | |
Framework for a Design Representation and Rationale Repository (DR3) | |
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Kerkar Sameer Manohar, M.S. 1998 | |
Conversion of the Connectivity Representation of as Design to a Solid Model Using Graph Grammars and Geometric Constraint Satisfaction Techniques | |
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Harshawardhan Shetty, M.S. 1998 | |
A Graph Grammar Approach to the Generation of Non-Isomorphic Graphs for the Structure Synthesis of Mechanisms | |
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Mack-Jan Honoré Spencer, M.S. 1998 | |
Creative Design Methods and Investigation of Cellulose Fiber Transport and Application System |
Presentations
Creating Design Machines for Machine Design; December 1, 2000 |
Lab Reports
Chang, E., Li, X., and Schmidt, L.C., "The Need for Form, Function, and Behavior-based Representations in Design", 2000. | Paper |