Selected Publications

Archived Journals

McCulley, C., Bloebaum, C. L., "A Genetic Tool for Optimal Design Sequencing in Complex Engineering Systems", Structural Optimization, Volume 12, Number 2/3, October 1996, pp. 186-201.

Bloebaum, C. L. , Hajela, P., "Heuristic Decomposition for Non-Hierarchic Systems", to appear in Engineering Design and Automation.

Mulubagal, G., Bloebaum, C. L., Rosner, A., "Multidisciplinary Design with Tolerance Allocation for Maximum Quality", to appear in Engineering Design and Automation.

Bloebaum, C. L., "Improved Move Limit Strategy for Approximate Optimization", to appear in Engineering Optimization.

McCulley, C., Bloebaum, C. L., "Genetic Algorithm-based Optimal Sequencing for Reduction of Design Cycle Time and Cost", to appear in ASME Applied Mechanics Reviews.

Chi, H.-W., Bloebaum, C. L., "Mixed Variable Optimization Using Taguchi's Orthogonal Arrays", Structural Optimization, Volume 12, Number 2/3, October 1996, pp. 147-152.

Serhan, H., Bloebaum, C. L., Bennet, G., "Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Lumbar Transpedicular Screws", Structural Optimization, Volume 10, Number 3/4, December 1995, pp. 222-230.

Bloebaum, C. L., "Coupling Strength-based System Reduction for Complex Engineering Design", Structural Optimization, Volume 10, Number 2, October 1995, pp. 113-121.

Bloebaum, C. L., Hajela, P., and Sobieski, J., "Non-Hierarchic System Decomposition in Structural Optimization", Engineering Optimization, Volume 19, 1992, pp. 171-186.

Sobieski, J., Bloebaum, C. L., and Hajela, P., "Sensitivity of Control-Augmented Structure Obtained by a System Decomposition Method", AIAA Journal, Volume 29, Number 2, 1991, pp. 264-270.

Hajela, P., Bloebaum, C .L., and Sobieski, J., "Application of Global Sensitivity Equations in Multidisciplinary Aircraft Synthesis", Journal of Aircraft, Volume 27, Number 12, 1990, pp. 1002-1010.

Bloebaum, C. L., "Global Sensitivity Analysis in Control-Augmented Structural Synthesis", AIAA Student Journal, Summer issue, 1989.

submitted for review:

Miller, E., Bloebaum, C. L., "Coupling Suspension and Elimination in Multidisciplinary Design Optimization". AIAA Journal.

Chi, H.-W., Bloebaum, C. L., Ford, J., "A Concurrent Decomposition Approach for Mixed Discrete/Continuous Variables". Structural Optimization.

Lasher, E. J., Bloebaum, C. L., "Impact of Sensitivity Analysis Error on Optimal Solution Accuracy". AIAA Journal.

Hulme, K. F., Bloebaum, C. L., "Development of a Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Test Simulator". Structural Optimization.

Becker, J. C., Bloebaum, C. L., "Distributed Computing for Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Using Java". Structural Optimization.

Peer Reviewed Conference Proceedings (Full Papers)

Becker, J. C., Bloebaum, C. L., "Distributed Computing for Multidisciplinary Design Optimization using Java as a Web Interface", presented at the Sixth AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisiciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Bellevue, WA, September, 1996.

Chi, H.-W., Bloebaum, C. L., "Concurrent Subspace Optimization for Mixed Variable Coupled Engineering Systems", presented at the Sixth AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisiciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Bellevue, WA, September, 1996.

English, K., Miller, E., Bloebaum, C. L., "Total Derivative- based Coupling Suspension for System Reduction in Complex Design", presented at the Sixth AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisiciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Bellevue, WA, September, 1996.

Hulme, K. F., Bloebaum, C. L., "Development of CASCADE: A Multidisciplinary Design Test Simulator", presented at the Sixth AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisiciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Bellevue, WA, September, 1996.

McCulley, C., Bloebaum, C. L., "Complex System Design Task Sequencing for Cost and Time Considerations", presented at the Sixth AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisiciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Bellevue, WA, September, 1996.

Rogers, J., McCulley, C., Bloebaum, C. L., "Integrating a Genetic Algorithm into a Knowledge-based System for Ordering Complex Design Processes", accepted for the Fourth International Conference on AI in Design, Stanford, CA, June, 1996.

Chi, H.-W., Bloebaum, C. L., "Mixed Variable Optimization using Taguchi's Orthogonal Arrays", proceedings of the 21st ASME Design Automation Conference, Boston, Mass., September, 1995.

Lasher, E. J., Bloebaum, C. L., "Impact of Sensitivity Analysis Error on Optimal Solution Accuracy", accepted for 36th AIAA/ASME/ ASCE/AHS/ASE SDM Conference, New Orleans, LA, April 1995.

Fuessel, D., Singh, T.., Bloebaum, C. L., "Optimum Model Size for Minimum Residual Vibration", accepted for 36th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/ AHS/ASE SDM Conference, New Orleans, LA, April 1995.

Rogers, J., Bloebaum, C. L., "Organization of Tasks for Complex Design", presented at the 5th AIAA Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization (MAO) Symposium, Panama City, Florida, September 1994.

Fuessel, D., Bloebaum, C. L., "Optimal System Model Accuracy for Complex Design", presented at the 5th AIAA Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization (MAO) Symposium, Panama City, Florida, September 1994.

McCulley, C., Bloebaum, C. L., "Optimal Scheduling for Complex Engineering Systems Using Genetic Algorithms", presented at the 5th AIAA Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization (MAO) Symposium, Panama City, Florida, September 1994.

Bloebaum, C. L., Hong, W., Peck, A., "Improved Move Limit Strategy for Approximate Optimization", presented at the 5th AIAA Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization (MAO) Symposium, Panama City, Florida, September 1994.

Khalak, H., Miller, R., Weeks, C., Bloebaum, C. L., "Simulated Annealing Applied to Molecular Structure Determination", presented at the 5th AIAA Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization (MAO) Symposium, Panama City, Florida, September 1994.

Bloebaum, C. L., Chi, H.-W., "A Concurrent Decomposition Approach for Mixed Discrete/Continuous Variables", 35th AIAA/ASME/ ASCE/AHS/ASE SDM Conference, 1994.

Bloebaum, C. L., Mulubagal, G., Rosner, A., "Multidisciplinary Design with Tolerance Allocation for Maximum Quality", proceedings of 35th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASE SDM Conference, 1994.

Serhan, H. A., Bloebaum, C. L., Bennett, G. J., "Multidisciplinary Design of Spinal Transpedicular Screws", proceedings of 35th AIAA/ ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASE SDM Conference, 1994.

Serhan, H. A., Bennett, G. J., Bloebaum, C. L., Sorini, P. M., "Effects of PVD & IBAD TiN Coatings on the Fatigue Performance of Spinal Transpedicular Screws", proceedings of 35th AIAA/ASME/ ASCE/AHS/ASE SDM Conference, 1994.

Serhan, H., Bennett, G., Bloebaum, C. L., "The Effects of Thread Shape on Stress Magnitudes in Spinal Transpedicular Screws", proceedings of Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, Ft. Lauderdale, FL., February 9-12, 1994.

Ford, J. M., Bloebaum, C. L., "Decomposition Method for Concurrent Design of Mixed Discrete/Continuous Systems", proceedings of ASME Design Automation Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, September 19-22, 1993.

Bloebaum, C. L., "Decomposition in Aircraft Design", proceedings of NSF Workshop on Multidisciplinary Optimization for Aircraft Design, Blacksburg, Virginia, May 5-8,1993.

Bloebaum, C. L., Sobieski, J., "Sensitivity-Based Coupling Strengths in Complex Engineering Systems", proceedings of 34th AIAA/ ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASE SDM Conference, La Jolla, California, April 19-21, 1993 (Paper Number AIAA-93-1472).

Kincaid, R., Bloebaum, C. L., "Damper Placement Problem for CSI-Phase I Evolutionary Model", proceedings of 34th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/ AHS/ASE SDM Conference, La Jolla, California, April 19-21, 1993 (Paper Number AIAA-93-1655).

Bloebaum, C.L., "An Intelligent Decomposition Approach for Coupled Engineering Systems", Proceedings of 4th AIAA/AF/NASA/OAI Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Independence, Ohio, September 1992.

Bloebaum, C.L. and Hajela, P., "Heuristic Decomposition for Non-Hierarchic Systems", Proceedings of 32nd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASE SDM Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, April 1991.

Bloebaum, C L., "Variable Move Limit Strategy for Efficient Optimization", Proceedings of 32nd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASE SDM Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, April 1991.

Hajela, P., Bloebaum, C. L., and Sobieski, J., "Application of Global Sensitivity Equations in Multidisciplinary Aircraft Synthesis", Proceedings of AIAA/AHS/ASEE Aircraft Design and Operations Meeting, Seattle, Washington, July 1989.

Sobieski, J., Bloebaum, C. L., and Hajela, P., "Sensitivity of Control-Augmented Structure Obtained by a System Decomposition Method", Proceedings of the 29th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASE SDM Conference, Williamsburg, Virginia, April 1988.

Book Chapters

Bloebaum, C.L., Hajela, P., and Sobieski, J., "Decomposition Methods for Multidisciplinary Synthesis", Chapter for the Volume Multidisciplinary Engineering Systems: Design and Optimization Techniques and Their Applications for the series Control and Dynamic Systems, Academic Press, Vol. 57, pp. 1-23, 1993.

Technical Reports

Bloebaum, C. L., "An Intelligent Decomposition Approach for Efficient Design of Non-Hierarchic Systems", from NASA/ASEE Summer Faculty Fellowship Program (J. Spencer - Compiler), NASA CR 189691, September 1992.

Bloebaum, C. L., "Formal and Heuristic System Decomposition Methods for Multidisciplinary Synthesis", NASA CR 4413, December 1991.

Conference Presentations (no proceedings)

"Concurrent Design Techniques for Space Applications", 2nd NE Space Development Conference, Buffalo, New York, October, 1993.

Serhan, H. A., Bennett, G. J., Bloebaum, C. L., "Titanium Nitride Ceramic Coatings of Spinal Implants", Poster Session at Ceramics in Biomedical Applications Workshop, Alfred, New York, June 1993.

Bloebaum, C. L., Hajela, P., and Sobieski, J., "Non-Hierarchic System Decomposition in Structural Optimization", Presented at 3rd AF/NASA Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, San Francisco, California, September 1990.

Bloebaum, C. L., Sobieski, J., and Hajela, P., "Evaluation of Performance Sensitivities in Multidisciplinary Aircraft Synthesis", Presented at 3rd AF/NASA Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, San Francisco, California, September 1990.

Bloebaum, C. L., "Global Sensitivity Analysis in Control-Augmented Structural Synthesis", Presented at AIAA National Student Conference, Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, Nevada, January 1989 (also at AIAA Regional Student Conference, Altamonte Springs, Florida, April 1988.

Bloebaum, C. L., "Implementation of Oil Flow Method in Unsteady Flow for Skin-Friction Line Determination", Presented at AIAA Regional Student Conference, Huntsville, Alabama, April 1986.

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