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Structure–connection–performance integration lightweight optimisation design of multi-material automotive body skeleton
To improve the lightweight of the automotive body, the structure–connection–performance integration optimisation design was conducted for the...
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Post-processing feature-map** topology optimisation designs towards feature-based CAD processing
Feature-map** (FM) optimisation frameworks have received much attention for structural topology optimisation with explicit geometric parameters....
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Generative design of truss systems by the integration of topology and shape optimisation
Generative design refers to the automated design of components through the use of computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools. This is an enabling...
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A Hilbertian projection method for constrained level set-based topology optimisation
We present an extension of the projection method proposed by Challis et al. (Int J Solids Struct 45(14–15):4130–4146, 2008) for constrained level...
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Combined shape and topology optimisation of shell structures using FE-based parameterisations
Studies that optimise both the shape and topology of shell structures typically utilise CAD parametrisations to describe the geometry of the shell...
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Automated construction schedule optimisation using genetic algorithm
Construction project management is a complex process involving numerous resources and activities that present challenges to the scheduling of each...
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Hyperelastic constitutive model parameters identification using optical-based techniques and hybrid optimisation
In this paper we propose a new optical-based technique to identify the constitutive relation coefficients of the hyperelastic material using a hybrid...
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Manufacturing constrained shape optimisation of variable width flat web formed channels
The trend in automotive manufacturing towards lower volumes and an increased number of car variants combined with the need for forming higher...
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Enhancing the Harris’ Hawk optimiser for single- and multi-objective optimisation
This paper proposes an enhancement to the Harris’ Hawks Optimisation (HHO) algorithm. Firstly, an enhanced HHO (EHHO) model is developed to solve...
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Optimisation-based strategies to identification of material parameters of hygro-thermo-mechanical problems
Applications involving hygro-thermo-mechanical models are found in engineering fields as diverse as electronic packaging, concrete structures,...
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Variational sensitivity analysis and shape optimisation applied to a non-local, ductile damage model
Shape optimisation is applied to an elasto-plastic material model with non-local, regularised damage. Geometries of the same volume are generated...
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Utilizing interpretable stacking ensemble learning and NSGA-III for the prediction and optimisation of building photo-thermal environment and energy consumption
This study develops an approach consisting of a stacking model integrated with a multi-objective optimisation algorithm aimed at predicting and...
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Efficient Wastewater Treatment Optimisation with Solow-Polasky-JAYA Algorithm and Self-Organising Fuzzy Sliding Mode Control
This article introduces an innovative strategy for optimising wastewater treatment by integrating a fuzzy sliding mode controller (FSMC),...
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Synthesis and Optimisation of an Integrated Renewable Energy and Greenhouse Network
This paper presents a study on the synthesis and optimisation of a renewable energy and resource supply chain network (SCN) to satisfy agricultural...
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Topography optimisation using a reduced-dimensional model for convective heat transfer between plates with varying channel height and constant temperature
AbstractThis paper proposes a reduced-dimensional model for the structural optimisation of conjugate heat transfer between parallel plates with...
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Optimisation and Analysis of Streamwise-Varying Wall-Normal Blowing in a Turbulent Boundary Layer
Skin-friction drag is a major engineering concern, with wide-ranging consequences across many industries. Active flow-control techniques targeted at...
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Topography optimisation of fluid flow between parallel plates of spatially-varying spacing: revisiting the origin of fluid flow topology optimisation
This paper presents a topography optimisation model for fluid flow with varying channel height. First, the origin of topology optimisation for fluid...
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Optimisation of Vacuum Distillation Units in Oil Refineries Using Surrogate Models
To ensure the optimum performance of downstream processes in a petrochemical refinery, the operation of a vacuum distillation unit (VDU) is critical....
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Multi-objective optimisation of assembly fixturing layout for large composite fuselage panel reinforced by frames and stringers
To improve the rigidity of large composite fuselage panels and reduce the deformation caused by factors such as gravity during the assembly locating...
