This project describes mathematical models for how damage, measured in lost capacity, can spread through an organization. The model allows a company to simulate damage spread and compare different strategies for allocating repair resources after the initial damage has occurred. This project was completed in collaboration with Lehman Brothers investment firm in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in September 11, 2001.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• St. Hilaire, Melissa April

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 02D034M

Advisor

• Heinricher, Arthur C.

Year

• 2002

Date created

• 2002-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mathematical Sciences

Rights statement

• In Copyright