... 2012 design engineering optimisation probability reliability uncertain systems epistemic uncertainty info-gap models feasible robustness index sequential algorithm shifting factor reliability-based robust design optimization There exist lots of uncertainties in engineering...

... method (cf. [( 11 )] for details). Two iterations of the reference point method on a problem with two objectives 04 06 2011 29 09 2011 09 12 2011 09 12 2011 durability gears mechanical contact optimisation ease-off microgeometry multi-objective...

... 09 12 2011 cantilevers design engineering finite element analysis friction haptic interfaces materials properties optimisation performance evaluation rendering (computer graphics) shear deformation snap fitting snap-fit cantilever hook assembly disassembly virtual force...

... in preference research, but the validity of such models is still under discussion, see Ref. [ 9 ]. design engineering human computer interaction iterative methods mechanical engineering computing optimisation query processing support vector machines 22 03 2011 13 09 2011 11 11...

... element analysis thinning reduction aluminium beverages cans design engineering forming processes optimisation sheet metal processing shells (structures) structural engineering 14 01 2011 02 09 2011 11 11 2011 11 11 2011 2011 American Society of Mechanical...

... optimisation shock waves supersonic flow supersonic CFD CSM sonic boom MDO multi-objective optimization In the current global economy, where individual companies as well as business partnerships, transcend national boundaries, and mandate collaborations across the globe, the required time...

... design engineering evolutionary computation optimisation multidisciplinary design optimization multi-objective optimization collaborative optimization Multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) was developed for large scale and complex engineering problems and has attracted much...

... systems are presented. Finally, the effectiveness of the FCM, applications to 3D problems, and local optimum phenomena are discussed. 12 01 2011 01 09 2011 18 10 2011 18 10 2011 design engineering gradient methods interpolation octrees optimisation packaging polynomials...

... computational complexity control system synthesis microactuators optimisation product design co-design optimization coupling control Optimal design of “smart” products and systems requires optimization of both the physical system or artifact, and its controller. This codesign problem can...

... 2010 22 06 2011 09 09 2011 09 09 2011 design engineering large-scale systems optimisation The HCS algorithm flowchart The algorithm’s steps are described in more detail as follows: 1 Step 0: Initialize . Set k  = 0 with an initial feasible design x 1,0 , x...

... cone element can be implemented by using computer numerically controlled machines. 09 05 2011 24 06 2011 07 09 2011 07 09 2011 blades blanking computerised numerical control design engineering gears geometry mechanical contact optimisation shapes (structures...

... confidence level of the output performance for non-Gaussian distributions. The proposed method is examined by testing a numerical example and M1A1 Abrams tank roadarm problem. 13 02 2011 28 06 2011 07 09 2011 07 09 2011 design engineering optimisation reliability statistical...

... approaches while its computational effort, in terms of the number of function calls, is significantly reduced compared to the previous approaches. 11 05 2010 25 03 2011 15 06 2011 15 06 2011 approximation theory design engineering iterative methods optimisation One way...

.../1.1543978 15 Lee , K. Y. , Roh , M. I. , and Cho , S. , 2001 , “ Multidisciplinary Design Optimisation of Mechanical Systems Using Collaborative Optimisation Approach ,” Int. J. Veh. Des. , 25 ( 4 ), pp. 353 – 368 . 10.1504/IJVD.2001.005207 16 Budianto , I. , and Olds...

... objects are morphed to fit in the available space. A vehicle underhood layout design problem is demonstrated to illustrate the proposed approach. 07 09 2009 28 03 2011 18 05 2011 18 05 2011 automotive components CAD mechanical engineering computing optimisation road...

... optimisation radial basis function networks regression analysis sampling methods splines (mathematics) vehicle dynamics Vehicle crashworthiness is of great importance today to the automotive industry. A good rating in crashworthiness gives an automaker a strong argument for sales. Therefore...

... finite element analysis heat transfer optimisation thermodynamics This paper discusses a level set-based topology optimization method for maximizing thermal diffusivity in problems that deal with generic heat convection boundaries that include design-dependent boundary conditions...

... flows. We apply the concept of virtual power to find analytical expression of the efficiency of a two degrees of freedom train, with associated applicable ranges. The results are verified by an example. design engineering gears optimisation power transmission (mechanical) Epicyclic gear...

... 01 2010 23 12 2010 01 03 2011 01 03 2011 approximation theory constraint handling design engineering fatigue optimisation reliability stochastic processes Reliability based design optimization (RBDO) is a procedure that combines two key features of successful...

... engineering optimisation sampling methods statistical distributions Engineering design analyses often involve uncertain inputs. Sources of uncertainty may be divided into two types: aleatory and epistemic. Aleatory uncertainty is irreducible. Examples include phenomena that exhibit natural...