... © Emerald Publishing Limited 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Structural optimization Metaheuristic algorithm Optimization techniques Artificial intelligence techniques Optimization of structure is concerned with achieving the highest effectiveness...

... actuator Compliant mechanisms Optimization techniques Compliant mechanisms gain their mobility from the flexibility of its components. As a result, these systems may be built from very few components, which mean that the need for assembly procedures can be cut to a minium. An important area where...

... of inelastic material parameters. M. Vaz Jr can be contacted at: M.Vaz@joinville.udesc.br © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 Parameter identification Particle swarm optimization Optimization techniques Genetic algorithms The recent progress on robust numerical modelling...

... Publishing Limited 2013 Particle swarm optimization Global convergence Surrogate models Trust‐region methods Programming and algorithm theory Optimization techniques The first one verifies the trust region extension after the Newton step is performed. Specifically, the objective function...

... it possible to formulate new optimization algorithms. In the rest of this paper, we will first outline the basic formulation of the BA and then discuss the implementation and comparison in detail. Iterative methods Programming and algorithm theory Optimization techniques Bat algorithm Engineering...

... domain. The global and local forms of approximation considered in this work are discussed below and the overview of SAO procedure is presented in Section 4. Surrogate models Approximation Optimization techniques Space trusses Optimum design Modelling Approximation strategies...

... Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Mechanisms Gears Mechanical drives Efficiency Optimization Compressors Kinematics Stochastic process Thermodynamics Optimization techniques In reciprocating compressors, kinematic aspects of the piston trajectory can be crafted to improve...

... Optimization techniques A plastic product is usually manufactured by the injection molding method. Plastic raw material is firstly heated and melted to molten state, it is then injected into a mold by high speed and high pressure, and finally it turns into a finished product after being removed from...

... into account probabilistic constraints is emphasized. Nikos D. Lagaros can be contacted at: nlagaros@central.ntua.gr © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Neural nets Optimization techniques Structural design Structural engineering In this work the non‐dominant CEA is further...

... equation (2), this gives: Equation 8 By subtracting (8) from (2) and neglecting higher‐order elements, we get: Equation 9 © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 MEMS, Topology Optimization techniques Actuators Thermal transmission A compliant mechanism obtains force...

... Limited 2010 Optimization techniques Gases Reaction chemistry Heat engineering Programming and algorithm theory A_i pre‐exponential factor for the ith reaction b_i Arrhenius parameter for the ith reaction...

... for inequality constraint G_i © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Experimental design Surface fitting Optimization techniques A=array of experimental design points A=database of experimental design points and corresponding function values...

... Process analysis Optimization techniques Constraint handling The multiobjective optimization is different from single‐objective optimization in some ways. The single‐objective optimization has only one objective to be minimized or maximized while the multiobjective optimization has more than one...

...: A. Kaveh can be contacted at: alikaveh@iust.ac.ir © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Optimization techniques Classification Programming and algorithm theory The aim of optimal design is to find a solution that minimizes (or maximizes) the problem's objective, while satisfying all...

... as the main contribution of this paper. Originality/value Combining two different tools; namely, graph theory and AS algorithm results in an efficient and accurate method for location finding. The results are compared to those of another algorithm based on the theory of graphs. Optimization techniques...

... of problem‐specific information. A. Kaveh can be contacted at: alikaveh@iust.ac.ir © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Optimization techniques Programming and algorithm theory 1. A graph G(V, E) consists of two set of elements with a relation of incidence; a non‐empty set V(G...

... mined) c milling (concentrating) cost ($/ton of ore) f administrative/fixed cost ($/year) y metallurgical recovery (percent) © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2007 Opencast mining Optimization techniques Net present value Cut‐off grade...

... Crystallization Optimization techniques Chemical kinetics The goal of this study is to apply the genetic algorithm inverse method to the determination of crystallization kinetics parameters. Starting from the Avrami model's hypotheses (Avrami, 1939, 1940) and using its three kinetics parameters (initial...

... for porous bearings offering help to designers for the selection of optimal bearing dimensions considering the bearing load caused by dynamic radial force, friction and temperature variation. Porous materials Structural analysis Elastic analysis Finite element analysis Optimization techniques...

... a total integrated solution as a generic template for design engineers. S.M. Ko can be contacted at: sm.ko@polyu.edu.hk © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2007 Finite element analysis Design management Optimization techniques In new product development process, design...