Journal: Engineering Optimization

Found 669 papers in total
Model updating and optimum designs for V-shaped atomic force microscope probes
Model updating and optimum designs for V-shaped atomic force microscope probes
2006,
The atomic force microscope (AFM) utilizes a micromachined cantilevered probe with a...
Optimization of process parameters for ultrasonic drilling of advanced engineering ceramics using the Taguchi approach
Optimization of process parameters for ultrasonic drilling of advanced engineering ceramics using the Taguchi approach
2006,
The effect of process parameters on the cutting ratio (ratio of material removal rate...
Efficient design optimization of duct-burners for combined-cycle and cogenerative plants
Efficient design optimization of duct-burners for combined-cycle and cogenerative plants
2006,
This article proposes an efficient gradient-based optimization procedure for black-box...
Engineering optimization using a real-parameter genetic-algorithm-based hybrid method
Engineering optimization using a real-parameter genetic-algorithm-based hybrid method
2006,
A hybrid optimization algorithm which combines the respective merits of the genetic...
Optimum design criteria for elastic structures subject to random dynamic loads
Optimum design criteria for elastic structures subject to random dynamic loads
2006,
A new stochastic optimization method, which makes use of a constraint on structural...
A two-step optimization approach for technology selection
A two-step optimization approach for technology selection
2006,
An efficient optimization approach for the technology selection problem is described....
Optimization of perturbed and constrained fuel-optimal impulsive rendezvous using a hybrid approach
Optimization of perturbed and constrained fuel-optimal impulsive rendezvous using a hybrid approach
2006,
The perturbed and constrained fuel-optimal impulsive rendezvous problem is formulated,...
Optimization of transit network layout and headway with a combined genetic algorithm and simulated annealing method
Optimization of transit network layout and headway with a combined genetic algorithm and simulated annealing method
2006,
This article proposes a methodology for optimizing transit networks, including both...
Quay crane scheduling in container terminals
Quay crane scheduling in container terminals
2006,
The problem of scheduling identical quay cranes moving along a common linear rail to...
Some new insights on informational entropy for water distribution networks
Some new insights on informational entropy for water distribution networks
2005,
Several researchers have studied the use of informational entropy as a surrogate...
Introducing more choices (flexibility) in the upgrading of water distribution networks: the New York city tunnel network example
Introducing more choices (flexibility) in the upgrading of water distribution networks: the New York city tunnel network example
2005,
The New York city tunnel network problem is a classical case study for water...
Minimizing residence times by rerouting flows to improve water quality in distribution networks
Minimizing residence times by rerouting flows to improve water quality in distribution networks
2006,
Management of water quality is a major issue for water companies, especially as many...
Non-linear programming for the optimization of machine repair problems in fuzzy environments
Non-linear programming for the optimization of machine repair problems in fuzzy environments
2006,
Machine repair models have wide applications in many systems such as production line...
A new multi-objective evolutionary algorithm: neighbourhood exploring evolution strategy
A new multi-objective evolutionary algorithm: neighbourhood exploring evolution strategy
2005,
This article proposes a new multi-objective evolutionary algorithm, called...
Comparison of the Luus–Jaakola optimization procedure and the genetic algorithm
Comparison of the Luus–Jaakola optimization procedure and the genetic algorithm
2005,
The success of both genetic algorithms (GA) and the Luus–Jaakola (LJ)...
Fuzzy analysis for steady-state availability: a mathematical programming approach
Fuzzy analysis for steady-state availability: a mathematical programming approach
2006,
Steady-state availability has been widely applied as a measure to evaluate the...
Reducing the computational cost of local search in the hybrid evolutionary algorithm with application to electronic imaging
Reducing the computational cost of local search in the hybrid evolutionary algorithm with application to electronic imaging
2005,
This article focuses on the efficiency problems associated with the use of local...
Efficient evaluation of probabilistic constraints using an envelope function
Efficient evaluation of probabilistic constraints using an envelope function
2005,
Probabilistic design optimization deals with uncertainties quantitatively and can be...
Preemptive goal programming using simulated annealing
Preemptive goal programming using simulated annealing
2005,
Goal programming is a commonly used technique for modelling and solving multiple...
Polyoptimal design of sandwich cylindrical panels with the application of an expert system
Polyoptimal design of sandwich cylindrical panels with the application of an expert system
2006,
Thin-walled sandwich structures have become extremely useful because of their high...
Generalization of two- and three-dimensional structural topology optimization
Generalization of two- and three-dimensional structural topology optimization
2005,
This paper explores fundamental issues on the quality of structural topology...
Grouping of PCB assembly jobs in the case of flexible feeder units
Grouping of PCB assembly jobs in the case of flexible feeder units
2005,
Change costs between jobs in printed circuit board assembly depend on the number of...
Simulated annealing for solving near-optimal low-thrust orbit transfer
Simulated annealing for solving near-optimal low-thrust orbit transfer
2005,
The effectiveness of simulated annealing (SA) to design near-optimal low-thrust...
An asexual genetic algorithm for the general single vehicle routing problem
An asexual genetic algorithm for the general single vehicle routing problem
2005,
This article proposes an optimization algorithm for the general vehicle routing...
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