... conducted without a formal procedure and instead have relied largely on experience and manufacturability considerations. To enable a more robust design protocol that is based on topological considerations, a framework that incorporates structural optimization considerations is presented. The initial...

..., the flexible mesh was optimally designed, static and dynamic tests on the improved flexible mesh. The single rib tensile strength and node stripping force of the improved flexible mesh were improved, and effectively intercepting rock impact energy with 19.8 kJ/m2. Finally, physical testing of the flexible...

...-based design optimization (TRBDO) of V-shaped anchor trenches. The effect of the bend resistance on the GMB tensile force and reliability index is discussed. This approach is used to determine an optimal allowable geomembrane tensile force required to avoid pullout failure such that the prescribed...

... of the extraction process, using WIDE, on the groundwater head distribution and contaminant transport. An optimization process is employed to develop an operating schedule to control groundwater elevations and therefore improve removal efficiency of a given contaminant phase. The model results showed...