Journal: Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization

Found 401 papers in total
Crashworthiness optimization of foam‐filled tapered thin‐walled structure using multiple surrogate models
Crashworthiness optimization of foam‐filled tapered thin‐walled structure using multiple surrogate models
2013,
Despite the rapid growth of computing power and continuing advancements in numerical...
Structural optimization of composite structures with limited number of element properties
Structural optimization of composite structures with limited number of element properties
2013,
This paper investigates the weight penalty of a composite structure under strength and...
Shape optimization of continua using NURBS as basis functions
Shape optimization of continua using NURBS as basis functions
2013,
The present paper introduces a numerical solution to shape optimization problems of...
Conservative multi‐objective optimization considering design robustness and tolerance: a quality engineering design approach
Conservative multi‐objective optimization considering design robustness and tolerance: a quality engineering design approach
2013,
Methods of multi‐objective optimization are proposed to account for tolerance...
Optimization of variable blank holder force trajectory for springback reduction via sequential approximate optimization with radial basis function network
Optimization of variable blank holder force trajectory for springback reduction via sequential approximate optimization with radial basis function network
2013,
Springback is one of the major defects in sheet metal forming. Variable blank holder...
Design optimisation using computational fluid dynamics applied to a land–based supersonic vehicle, the BLOODHOUND SSC
Design optimisation using computational fluid dynamics applied to a land–based supersonic vehicle, the BLOODHOUND SSC
2013,
This paper details the computational design optimisation strategy employed to achieve...
Comparison study between probabilistic and possibilistic methods for problems under a lack of correlated input statistical information
Comparison study between probabilistic and possibilistic methods for problems under a lack of correlated input statistical information
2013,
In most industrial applications, only limited statistical information is available to...
Microstructural topology optimization with respect to sound power radiation
Microstructural topology optimization with respect to sound power radiation
2013,
The paper deals with the problem of topological design of microstructure with respect...
Optimum topology design of various geometrically nonlinear latticed domes using improved harmony search method
Optimum topology design of various geometrically nonlinear latticed domes using improved harmony search method
2012,
Domes are elegant and economical structures used in covering large areas. They are...
Min–Median–Max metamodel‐based unconstrained nonlinear optimization problems
Min–Median–Max metamodel‐based unconstrained nonlinear optimization problems
2012,
An important direction of metamodeling research focuses on developing methods which...
PolyTop: a Matlab implementation of a general topology optimization framework using unstructured polygonal finite element meshes
PolyTop: a Matlab implementation of a general topology optimization framework using unstructured polygonal finite element meshes
2012,
We present an efficient Matlab code for structural topology optimization that includes...
Novel insights for multi‐objective optimisation in engineering using Normal Boundary Intersection and (Enhanced) Normalised Normal Constraint
Novel insights for multi‐objective optimisation in engineering using Normal Boundary Intersection and (Enhanced) Normalised Normal Constraint
2012,
Normal Boundary Intersection (NBI) and (Enhanced) Normalised Normal Constraint (E)NNC...
Robust multidisciplinary UAS design optimisation
Robust multidisciplinary UAS design optimisation
2012,
There are many applications in aeronautical/aerospace engineering where some values of...
PolyMesher: a general‐purpose mesh generator for polygonal elements written in Matlab
PolyMesher: a general‐purpose mesh generator for polygonal elements written in Matlab
2012,
We present a simple and robust Matlab code for polygonal mesh generation that relies...
Singular optimum topology of skeletal structures with frequency constraints by AGGA
Singular optimum topology of skeletal structures with frequency constraints by AGGA
2012,
This paper studies singular optimum topology of skeletal structures with frequency...
Dynamical systems, SIMP, bone remodeling and time dependent loads
Dynamical systems, SIMP, bone remodeling and time dependent loads
2012,
The dynamical systems approach to sizing and SIMP topology optimization, introduced in...
Exact truss topology optimization: allowance for support costs and different permissible stresses in tension and compression–extensions of a classical solution by Michell
Exact truss topology optimization: allowance for support costs and different permissible stresses in tension and compression–extensions of a classical solution by Michell
2012,
The aim of this paper is twofold. It introduces a theory of Michell trusses taking...
Compliant mechanism design based on the level set and arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian methods
Compliant mechanism design based on the level set and arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian methods
2012,
This paper deals with continuum‐based compliant mechanism design. In topology...
Inverse modelling of an aneurysm’s stiffness using surrogate‐based optimization and fluid‐structure interaction simulations
Inverse modelling of an aneurysm’s stiffness using surrogate‐based optimization and fluid‐structure interaction simulations
2012,
Characterization of the mechanical properties of arterial tissues is highly relevant....
Chaotic imperialist competitive algorithm for optimum design of truss structures
Chaotic imperialist competitive algorithm for optimum design of truss structures
2012,
The imperialist competitive algorithm is a new socio‐politically motivated...
Topology optimization for minimum weight with compliance and stress constraints
Topology optimization for minimum weight with compliance and stress constraints
2012,
The paper deals with a formulation for the topology optimization of elastic structures...
Evolutionary topology optimization of periodic composites for extremal magnetic permeability and electrical permittivity
Evolutionary topology optimization of periodic composites for extremal magnetic permeability and electrical permittivity
2012,
This paper presents a bidirectional evolutionary structural optimization (BESO) method...
Analysis of gene expression programming for approximation in engineering design
Analysis of gene expression programming for approximation in engineering design
2012,
To reduce the computational cost of implementing computer‐based simulations and...
Strategies for adding features to CAD models in order to optimize performance
Strategies for adding features to CAD models in order to optimize performance
2012,
This paper presents an approach which enables new parameters to be added to a CAD...
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