Thesis (M.M.E.)--American University of Beirut, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2012.
Advisor : Dr. Kamel Ghali, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering--Members of Committee : Dr. Nesreene Ghaddar, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering ; Dr. Ghassan Chehab, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering ; Dr. Issam Srour, Assistant Professor, Engineering Management Program.
Includes bibliographical references (leaf 65-67)