Journal: Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization

Found 401 papers in total
Aero‐mechanical optimisation of a structural fan outlet guide vane
Aero‐mechanical optimisation of a structural fan outlet guide vane
2011,
The aero‐mechanical optimisation of a fan outlet guide vane (OGV) in the bypass...
Optimization strategies for discrete multi‐material stiffness optimization
Optimization strategies for discrete multi‐material stiffness optimization
2011,
Design of composite laminated lay‐ups are formulated as discrete...
Multi‐objective optimization for bus body with strength and rollover safety constraints based on surrogate models
Multi‐objective optimization for bus body with strength and rollover safety constraints based on surrogate models
2011,
It is important to consider the performances of lightweight, stiffness, strength and...
Randomized line search techniques in combined GA for discrete sizing optimization of truss structures
Randomized line search techniques in combined GA for discrete sizing optimization of truss structures
2011,
This paper presents two randomized line search techniques, each combined with a...
Efficient multi‐level design optimization using analytical target cascading and sequential quadratic programming
Efficient multi‐level design optimization using analytical target cascading and sequential quadratic programming
2011,
Decomposition‐based optimization techniques are attractive for designing...
A feasible directions method for nonsmooth convex optimization
A feasible directions method for nonsmooth convex optimization
2011,
We propose a new technique for minimization of convex functions not necessarily...
Design sensitivity analysis of acoustical damping and its application to design of musical bells
Design sensitivity analysis of acoustical damping and its application to design of musical bells
2011,
Damping characteristics of a musical bell plays an important role in characterizing...
Inspection error and its effects on single sampling plans with fuzzy parameters
Inspection error and its effects on single sampling plans with fuzzy parameters
2011,
In this paper we have designed an acceptance single sampling plan with inspection...
A robust iterative algorithm for structural reliability analysis
A robust iterative algorithm for structural reliability analysis
2011,
In the ‘first‐order reliability method’ (FORM), the HL‐RF...
Reliability‐based design optimization with confidence level under input model uncertainty due to limited test data
Reliability‐based design optimization with confidence level under input model uncertainty due to limited test data
2011,
For obtaining a correct reliability‐based optimum design, the input statistical...
Truss optimization on shape and sizing with frequency constraints based on parallel genetic algorithm
Truss optimization on shape and sizing with frequency constraints based on parallel genetic algorithm
2011,
Truss shape and sizing optimization under frequency constraints is extremely useful...
Micro‐scale truss optimization using genetic algorithm
Micro‐scale truss optimization using genetic algorithm
2011,
This paper describes the development of a genetic algorithm that is capable of...
Optimum design of a controlled cable stayed bridge subject to earthquakes
Optimum design of a controlled cable stayed bridge subject to earthquakes
2011,
This paper describes a formulation to optimize the dynamic behavior of an integrated...
Improving machine dynamics via geometry optimization
Improving machine dynamics via geometry optimization
2011,
The central thesis of this paper is that the dynamic performance of machinery can be...
A genetic algorithm for design of moment‐resisting steel frames
A genetic algorithm for design of moment‐resisting steel frames
2011,
This paper presents computational approaches that can be implemented in a decision...
Technical overview of the equivalent static loads method for non‐linear static response structural optimization
Technical overview of the equivalent static loads method for non‐linear static response structural optimization
2011,
Linear static response structural optimization has been developed fairly well by using...
A two phase approach based on skeleton convergence and geometric variables for topology optimization using genetic algorithm
A two phase approach based on skeleton convergence and geometric variables for topology optimization using genetic algorithm
2011,
This paper introduces a set of skeleton operators for characterizing topologies...
On symmetry and non‐uniqueness in exact topology optimization
On symmetry and non‐uniqueness in exact topology optimization
2011,
The aim of this article is to initiate an exchange of ideas on symmetry and...
Topology optimization of continuum structures with different tensile and compressive properties in bridge layout design
Topology optimization of continuum structures with different tensile and compressive properties in bridge layout design
2011,
In order to solve elasticity problems with dual extension/compression modulus this...
Adaptive‐sparse polynomial chaos expansion for reliability analysis and design of complex engineering systems
Adaptive‐sparse polynomial chaos expansion for reliability analysis and design of complex engineering systems
2011,
This paper presents an adaptive‐sparse polynomial chaos expansion...
On the effect of self‐penalization of piezoelectric composites in topology optimization
On the effect of self‐penalization of piezoelectric composites in topology optimization
2011,
We investigate the occurrence of self‐penalization in topology optimization...
An enhanced charged system search for configuration optimization using the concept of fields of forces
An enhanced charged system search for configuration optimization using the concept of fields of forces
2011,
The concept of the ‘fields of forces’ is utilized as a general model of...
Global laminate optimization on geometrically partitioned shell structures
Global laminate optimization on geometrically partitioned shell structures
2011,
A method aimed at the optimization of locally varying laminates is investigated. The...
Surrogate modeling approximation using a mixture of experts based on Expectation-Maximization (EM) joint estimation
Surrogate modeling approximation using a mixture of experts based on Expectation-Maximization (EM) joint estimation
2011,
An automatic method to combine several local surrogate models is presented. This...
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