Optimal Design of Truss Structures with Continuous Variables Using Colliding Bodies Optimization

2015 ◽  
pp. 39-86
Author(s):  
A. Kaveh ◽  
V. R. Mahdavi
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Design ◽  
Truss Structures ◽  
Continuous Variables ◽  
Colliding Bodies Optimization

scholarly journals A Cultural Algorithm for Optimal Design of Truss Structures

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 1721-1747 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahin Jalili ◽  
Yousef Hosseinzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Design ◽  
Truss Structures ◽  
Cultural Algorithm

Discrete Optimal Design Formulations: Application to Gear Train Design

1992 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonard P. Pomrehn ◽  
Panos Y. Papalambros
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Design ◽  
Spur Gear ◽  
Gear Train ◽  
Continuous Variables ◽  
Discrete Variables ◽  
Interesting Aspect ◽  
Model Formulation ◽  
Design Models ◽  
Different Types

Abstract The use of discrete variables in optimal design models offers the opportunity to deal rigorously with an expanded variety of design situations, as opposed to using only continuous variables. However, complexity and solution difficulty increase dramatically and model formulation becomes very important. A particular problem arising from the design of a gear train employing four spur gear pairs is introduced and formulated in several different ways. An interesting aspect of the problem is its exhibition of three different types of discreteness. The problem could serve as a test for a variety of optimization or artificial intellegence techniques. The best known solution is included in this article, while its derivation is given in a sequel article.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document