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Topics: Finite element analysis , Modeling , Welded joints , Geometry , Stress , Computer software , Design , Engineers , Finite element methods , Fracture (Materials)

Theoretical and Experimental Characterization of the 3⁴.6 2D Lattice Material

Mostafa S. A. Elsayed, Damiano Pasini

IDETC-CIE 2010; 11-20doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28158

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Topics: Compression , Design , Errors , Experimental characterization , Mechanical properties , Shear (Mechanics) , Solids , Stiffness , Tension , Theorems (Mathematics)

A Viscoelastic Based Mechanism for Improving Spring-In Angle Predictions in Compression Molded Thermoplastic Matrix Composites

Corey Lynam, Abbas S. Milani

IDETC-CIE 2010; 21-27doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28472

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Topics: Composite materials , Compression , Springs , Shapes , Compression molding , Finite element model , Modeling , Thermal expansion , Viscoelasticity

The Effect of Carbon Nanotubes on the Natural Frequencies of Microcantilever Beams

Hossein Rokni D. T., Abbas S. Milani, Rudolf J. Seethaler, Jonathan Holzman

IDETC-CIE 2010; 29-34doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28494

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Multi-walled carbon nanotubes , Mode shapes , Nanocomposites , Finite element analysis , Polymer composites , Weight (Mass)

Experimental Damage Characterization of Hexagonal Honeycombs Subjected to In-Plane Shear Loading

Shraddha Joshi, Jaehyung Ju, Luke Berglind, Roy Rusly, Joshua D. Summers, John D. DesJardins

IDETC-CIE 2010; 35-41doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28549

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Topics: Damage , Honeycomb structures , Shear (Mechanics)

Design of Chiral Honeycomb Meso-Structures for High Shear Flexure

Avinash Kolla, Jaehyung Ju, Joshua D. Summers, George Fadel, John C. Ziegert

IDETC-CIE 2010; 43-49doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28557

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Topics: Bending (Stress) , Design , Honeycomb structures , Shear (Mechanics) , Shear strength , Cylinders , Finite element analysis , Geometry , Shear modulus , Wall thickness

A Study of the Effect of Geometry Changes on the Structural Stiffness of a Composite D-Spar

Swaroop B. Visweswaraiah, Damiano Pasini, Larry Lessard

IDETC-CIE 2010; 51-58doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28730

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Topics: Composite building materials , Composite materials , Geometry , Spar platforms , Stiffness , Wing spars

Low-Velocity Impact Behavior of Aluminum-Fiber/Epoxy Laminates: A Comprehensive Experimental Study

Mohammad Alemi-Ardakani, Akbar Afaghi-Khatibi, Abbas S. Milani, Hady Parsaiyan

IDETC-CIE 2010; 59-68doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28731

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Topics: Aluminum , Epoxy resins , Fibers , Laminates , Damage , Deflection , ASTM International , Carbon , Deformation , Fiber reinforced plastics

Safety of Spur Gear Design Under Non-Ideal Conditions With Uncertainty

Kyle Stoker, Anirban Chaudhuri, Nam Ho Kim

IDETC-CIE 2010; 69-79doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-29186

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Topics: Design , Gears , Safety , Spur gears , Uncertainty

Conceptual Design Methods

Subfunctions as Parts of Functions: Some Formal Problems

Pieter E. Vermaas

IDETC-CIE 2010; 81-90doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28095

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Ontologies , Signals

Development and Application of a Patent-Based Design Around Process

Yeh-Liang Hsu, Po-Er Hsu, Yung-Chieh Hung, Ya-Dan Xiao

IDETC-CIE 2010; 91-100doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28180

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Topics: Design , Patents

A Port-Based Agent Approach to Guiding Concept Generation for Customizing Modular Varieties

Dongxing Cao, Karthik Ramani, Ming Wang Fu, Runli Zhang

IDETC-CIE 2010; 101-110doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28492

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Topics: Conceptual design , Density , Design , Modeling , Product development

Requirement Change Propagation Prediction Approach: Results From an Industry Case Study

Beshoy Morkos, Joshua D. Summers

IDETC-CIE 2010; 111-121doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28562

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A Graph Theory Based Method for Functional Decoupling of a Design With Complex Interaction Structure

Hilario L. Oh, Taesik Lee, Raymond Lipowski

IDETC-CIE 2010; 123-132doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28609

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Topics: Design , Cycles , Complex systems , Couplings , Doors

Mass Customization: A Review of the Paradigm Across Marketing, Engineering and Distribution Domains

Scott Ferguson, Andrew Olewnik, Priyesh Malegaonkar, Phil Cormier, Saket Kansara

IDETC-CIE 2010; 133-150doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28753

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Topics: Design , Engineering design , Manufacturing , Preferences , Product development , Tradeoffs

Automated Concept Generation Using Branched Functional Models

Abhinav Krishna Choudhary, Cari Bryant Arnold

IDETC-CIE 2010; 151-166doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28775

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Topics: Algorithms , Conceptual design , Design

Development of Game Theoretic Protocols for Multilevel Design

Ayan Sinha, Farrokh Mistree, Janet K. Allen

IDETC-CIE 2010; 167-183doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28818

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Topics: Design

Exploring Automated Concept Generator Output Through Principal Component Analysis

Kerry R. Poppa, Robert B. Stone, Seth Orsborn

IDETC-CIE 2010; 185-192doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28911

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Topics: Generators , Principal component analysis , Design , Conceptual design

Concept Opportunity Diagrams: A Visual Modeling Method to Find Multifunctional Design Concepts

Rachel Kuhr, Kristin Wood, Dan Jensen, Richard Crawford

IDETC-CIE 2010; 193-205doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-29068

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Topics: Design , Visual modeling , Design theory , Engineering design processes , Engineering prototypes , Storage

Design and Development of Reconfigurable Systems

Modular Product Configuration: An Automatic Tool for Eliciting Design Knowledge From Parametric CAD Models

Roberto Raffaeli, Paolo Cicconi, Maura Mengoni, Michele Germani

IDETC-CIE 2010; 207-218doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28242

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Topics: Computer-aided design , Design , Design automation , Engineering prototypes , Manufacturing

Reconfigurable Products and Their Means of Reconfiguration

Jillian Haldaman, Matthew B. Parkinson

IDETC-CIE 2010; 219-228doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28528

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Topics: Product development

Optimal Adaptable Design Considering Changes of Requirements, Configurations and Parameters in the Whole Product Life-Cycle

D. Xue, G. Hua, V. Mehrad, P. Gu

IDETC-CIE 2010; 229-239doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28550

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Topics: Cycles , Design , Optimization

State Transition in Reconfigurable Systems

Magdalena K. Chmarra, Jacques Verriet, Rene´ Waarsing, Tetsuo Tomiyama

IDETC-CIE 2010; 241-248doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28723

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Topics: Algorithms , Design , Printing , Trajectories (Physics)

An Engineering Design Strategy for Reconfigurable Products That Support Poverty Alleviation

Patrick K. Lewis, Christopher A. Mattson, Vance R. Murray

IDETC-CIE 2010; 249-263doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28739

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Topics: Design , Developing nations , Engineering design , Financial risk , Irrigation (Agriculture) , Optimization , Pareto optimization , Pumps

Design for Market Systems

A Framework for Choice Modeling in Usage Context-Based Design

Lin He, Christopher Hoyle, Wei Chen, Jiliang Wang, Bernard Yannou

IDETC-CIE 2010; 265-276doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28490

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Topics: Design , Modeling , Data collection , Preferences , Product design

Product Family Deployment Through Optimal Resource Allocation Under Market System

Ryota Akai, Hirofumi Amaya, Kikuo Fujita

IDETC-CIE 2010; 277-290doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28662

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Topics: Design , Resource allocation

Strategic Product Design Decisions for Uncertain Market Systems Using an Agent Based Approach

Z. Wang, S. Azarm, P. K. Kannan

IDETC-CIE 2010; 291-303doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28778

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Topics: Product design , Design , Equilibrium (Physics) , Manufacturing , Theoretical methods , Uncertainty

A Method for Supporting Service Design Based on Multiple Domain Knowledge

Kazuhiro Oki, Kentaro Watanabe, Ryosuke Chiba, Yoshiki Shimomura

IDETC-CIE 2010; 305-313doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-29032

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Topics: Design , Computers

Design Optimization Algorithms

Parallel Biogeography-Based Optimization With GPU Acceleration for Nonlinear Optimization

Weihang Zhu

IDETC-CIE 2010; 315-323doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28102

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Topics: Graphics processing units , Optimization , Hardware , Computers , Algorithms , Thread

Constraint Importance Mode Pursuing Sampling for Continuous Global Optimization

Moslem Kazemi, G. Gary Wang, Shahryar Rahnamayan, Kamal Gupta

IDETC-CIE 2010; 325-334doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28355

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Topics: Optimization , Computation , Engineering design

Design Preference Elicitation, Derivative-Free Optimization and Support Vector Machine Search

Yi Ren, Panos Y. Papalambros

IDETC-CIE 2010; 335-343doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28475

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Preferences , Support vector machines , Algorithms , Optimization algorithms

Protocol-Based Multi-Agent Systems: Examining the Effect of Diversity, Dynamism, and Cooperation in Heuristic Optimization Approaches

Lindsay Hanna, Jonathan Cagan

IDETC-CIE 2010; 345-359doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28601

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Topics: Multi-agent systems , Optimization , Warfare

A Hybrid Biomimetic Genetic Algorithm Using a Local Fuzzy Simplex Search

George S. Ladkany, Mohamed B. Trabia

IDETC-CIE 2010; 361-368doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-29085

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Topics: Biomimetics , Genetic algorithms , Algorithms , Engineering design

Designing for Human Variability

Computation of the Usage Contexts Coverage of a Jigsaw With CSP Techniques

Bernard Yannou, Jiliang Wang, Pierre-Alain Yvars

IDETC-CIE 2010; 369-378doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28677

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Topics: Computation , Computer programming , Design , Design under uncertainty , Physics

Visual Analysis of User Accommodation

Christopher J. Garneau, Matthew B. Parkinson

IDETC-CIE 2010; 379-390doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28712

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Topics: Cycles , Decision making , Design , Dimensions , Preferences , Trucks

Considering Secular and Demographic Trends in Designing for Present and Future Populations

Charlotte de Vries, Christopher J. Garneau, Gopal Nadadur, Matthew B. Parkinson

IDETC-CIE 2010; 391-398doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28879

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Topics: Accounting , Design , Dimensions , Geometry , Optimization , Shapes , Trucks

Augmented Reality Visualization of Automobile Air Conditioning Using Optical Tracking Tools

Rita T. Willmann, Uwe Woessner

IDETC-CIE 2010; 399-406doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-29054

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Topics: Air conditioning , Automobiles , Computational fluid dynamics , Simulation , Vehicles , Visualization , Engineering prototypes , Automotive engineering , Collaboration , Computer software

Direct Digital Manufacturing

Reverse Engineering for Spotting of Sheet Metal Forming Parts

Christine Schoene, Ralph Stelzer, Ulf Schmidt, Dietmar Suesse

IDETC-CIE 2010; 407-414doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28208

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Topics: Manufacturing engineering , Reverse engineering , Sheet metal work

2-D Path Planning for Direct Laser Deposition Process

Swathi Routhu, Divya Kanakanala, Jianzhong Ruan, Xiaoqing Frank Liu, Frank Liou

IDETC-CIE 2010; 415-423doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28440

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Topics: Lasers , Path planning , Metals , Machining

A Multi-Axis Slicing Method for Direct Laser Deposition Process

Divya Kanakanala, Swathi Routhu, Jianzhong Ruan, Xiaoqing Frank Liu, Frank Liou

IDETC-CIE 2010; 425-432doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28442

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Topics: Lasers , Metals , Geometry , Machining

Basic Study of Autologous-Bone-Replaceable Artificial Bone Fabrication With Porosity Distribution Using Electrolysis

Tamotsu Murakami, Yuki Hamasaki

IDETC-CIE 2010; 433-438doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28645

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Topics: Bone , Electrolysis , Manufacturing , Porosity , Slurries , Shapes , Electric current , Stereolithography , Strength (Materials) , Biomedicine

Additive Manufacturing Based on Multiple Calibrated Projectors and Its Mask Image Planning

Chi Zhou, Yong Chen

IDETC-CIE 2010; 439-449doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28922

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Mask image projection stereolithography

Geometric Modeling and Algorithms for Design and Manufacturing

The Automated Planning for Fixture Location Based on Process Requirement

Yuguang Wu, C. G. Li

IDETC-CIE 2010; 451-458doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28205

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Topics: Degrees of freedom , Rotation

Robustness Analysis of Airfoil Performance

David E. Lindstro¨m

IDETC-CIE 2010; 459-464doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28261

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Topics: Airfoils , Robustness , Blades , Simulation , Computational fluid dynamics , Eigenvalues , Geometry , Modeling , Statistical distributions

Symmetry Plane Detection for 3D CAD Volumes

Ke Li, Gilles Foucault, Jean-Claude Le´on

IDETC-CIE 2010; 465-477doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28338

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Topics: Algorithms , Computer software , Computer-aided design , Cylinders , Engineering design processes , Extruding , Finite element analysis , Product development , Shapes , Three-dimensional computer-aided design

Collision-Free Locating of Mobile Cranes in 3D Lifting System

Xin Wang, Jiangchuan Liu, Fang Liu, Shunde Gao

IDETC-CIE 2010; 479-486doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28618

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Cranes , Computation , Concretes , Construction industry , Safety , Weight (Mass)

A Fast Grid Deformation Algorithm for Aerodynamic Shape Optimization

Kaveh Mohamed, Kurt Sermeus, Eric Laurendeau

IDETC-CIE 2010; 487-495doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28782

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Topics: Algorithms , Deformation , Shape optimization , B-splines , Construction , Design , Flow simulation , Interpolation , Optimization , Wings

Managing Design and Analysis Processes

Fundamental Concepts for Collaboratively Obtaining Optimum Product Designs

Masataka Yoshimura

IDETC-CIE 2010; 497-509doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28376

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Topics: Collaboration , Optimization , Product design

Investigation of Design Tools as Complexity Management Techniques

Gary Palmer, II, Beshoy Morkos, Joshua D. Summers

IDETC-CIE 2010; 511-522doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28554

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Topics: Design

Bayesian Network Classifiers for Set-Based Collaborative Design

David Shahan, Carolyn C. Seepersad

IDETC-CIE 2010; 523-533doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28724

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Topics: Design , Engineers , Statistical distributions , Unmanned aerial vehicles

Functional Decomposition of the Clustering Approach for Matrix-Based Structuring

Simon Li

IDETC-CIE 2010; 535-545doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28768

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Topics: Design , Engineering design , Teams , Workflow

Examining Interactions Between Solution Architecture and Designer Mistakes

Erich Devendorf, Kemper Lewis

IDETC-CIE 2010; 547-559doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28872

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Topics: Errors , Design , Architecture , Complex systems , Damping , Optimization

Metamodel-Based Design Optimization

Support Vector Regression Modeling for Design and Analysis of Mechanical Snubbing

Sudhir Kaul

IDETC-CIE 2010; 561-572doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28117

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Topics: Design , Modeling , Support vector machines , Cycles , Degrees of freedom , Dynamic systems , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Optimization , Simulation

A Simulation-Based Robust Concept Exploration Method

Markus Rippel, Seung-Kyum Choi, Farrokh Mistree, Janet K. Allen

IDETC-CIE 2010; 573-585doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28767

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Topics: Simulation , Design , Response surface methodology , Robustness , Space , Engineering design processes

Making the Most Out of Surrogate Models: Tricks of the Trade

Felipe A. C. Viana, Christian Gogu, Raphael T. Haftka

IDETC-CIE 2010; 587-598doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28813

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Topics: Computers , Design , Design automation , Modeling , Optimization , Space

Turning Black-Box Into White Functions

Songqing Shan, G. Gary Wang

IDETC-CIE 2010; 599-609doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28958

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Topics: Approximation , Interpolation , Modeling , Optimization , Response surface methodology , Sensitivity analysis , Theorems (Mathematics) , Turning , Visualization

Improving Multi-Response Metamodels With Upper/Lower Bound Information Using Multi-Stage, Non-Stationary Covariance Functions

David A. Romero, Cristina H. Amon, Susan Finger

IDETC-CIE 2010; 611-621doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-29030

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Topics: Data acquisition , Design , Engineering design , Experimental design , Fittings , Modeling , Optimization , Simulation , Tradeoffs

Modeling, Design and Analysis of Sustainable Energy Systems

A MINLP Model for Global Optimization of Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Design and Allocation to Minimize Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Ching-Shin Norman Shiau, Jeremy J. Michalek

IDETC-CIE 2010; 623-632doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28064

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Topics: Design , Hybrid electric vehicles , Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions , Optimization , Vehicles , Emissions , Batteries , Algorithms , Automotive design , Cycles

Hybrid Power/Energy Generation System Design Through Multistage Design Optimization Problem With Complementarity Constraints

Shen Lu, Nathan B. Schroeder, Harrison M. Kim

IDETC-CIE 2010; 633-645doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28362

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Topics: Design , Energy / power systems , Hybrid power systems , Optimization , Simulation , Wind power

Design and Analysis of Hybrid Guideway Heating System for Morgantown Personal Rapid Transit

Anand Vedam, John E. Sneckenberger

IDETC-CIE 2010; 647-653doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28369

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Topics: Design , Heating , Heat , Emissions , Exhaust systems , Gases , Solid oxide fuel cells , Fuel cells , Fuels , High temperature

Design Optimization of Reverse Osmosis Water Desalination Systems via Genetic Algorithms

Karim Hamza, Mohammed Shalaby, Ashraf O. Nassef, Mohamed F. Aly, Kazuhiro Saitou

IDETC-CIE 2010; 655-664doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28489

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Topics: Design , Genetic algorithms , Optimization , Reverse osmosis , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Membranes , Vessels , Ions , Pressure

Studies on the Design of Reverse Osmosis Water Desalination Systems for Cost and Energy Efficiency

Karim Hamza, Mohammed Shalaby, Ashraf O. Nassef, Mohamed F. Aly, Kazuhiro Saitou

IDETC-CIE 2010; 665-675doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28493

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Topics: Design , Energy efficiency , Reverse osmosis , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Membranes , Ions , Pressure , Vessels , Genetic algorithms

An Extended Pattern Search Approach to Wind Farm Layout Optimization

Bryony L. Du Pont, Jonathan Cagan

IDETC-CIE 2010; 677-686doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28748

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Topics: Optimization , Wind farms , Algorithms , Turbines , Wind , Energy generation , Turbine blades , Wake turbulence , Wakes , Wind turbines

Design of an Extended-Range Electric Vehicle for the EcoCAR Challenge

Kerem Bayar, Beth Bezaire, Brad Cooley, John Kruckenberg, Eric Schacht, Shawn Midlam-Mohler, Giorgio Rizzoni

IDETC-CIE 2010; 687-700doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28927

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Topics: Design , Electric vehicles , Vehicles , Control systems , Corporate average fuel economy , Fuel efficiency , Control algorithms , Emissions , Engines , Fuel consumption

Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Battery Selection for Optimum Economic and Environmental Benefits Using Pareto Set Points and PSAT™

Shashi K. Shahi, G. Gary Wang

IDETC-CIE 2010; 701-713doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28972

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Topics: Batteries , Hybrid electric vehicles

An Investigation of Sustainability, Preference, and Profitability in Design Optimization

Erin MacDonald, Katie Whitefoot, James T. Allison, Panos Y. Papalambros, Richard Gonzalez

IDETC-CIE 2010; 715-728doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-29055

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Preferences , Profitability , Sustainability , Emissions , Tradeoffs , Carbon dioxide , Engineering design , Manufacturing

Response Surface Based Cost Model for Onshore Wind Farms Using Extended Radial Basis Functions

Jie Zhang, Souma Chowdhury, Achille Messac, Luciano Castillo, Jose Lebron

IDETC-CIE 2010; 729-744doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-29121

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Topics: Response surface methodology , Wind farms

Multi-Disciplinary Design Optimization

Optimal Camera Path Planning for the Inspection of Printed Circuit Boards Using a Two Stepped Optimization Approach

Zainab Hermes, Ashraf O. Nassef, Lotfi K. Gaafar

IDETC-CIE 2010; 745-753doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28393

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Topics: Inspection , Optimization , Path planning , Printed circuit boards , Dimensions , Genetic algorithms , Optical quality control , Travel time (Traffic engineering)

Constraint Management of Reduced Representation Variables in Decomposition-Based Design Optimization

Michael J. Alexander, James T. Allison, Panos Y. Papalambros, David J. Gorsich

IDETC-CIE 2010; 755-764doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28788

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Principal component analysis

Combined Plant and Controller Design Using Decomposition-Based Design Optimization and the Minimum Principle

James T. Allison, Sam Nazari

IDETC-CIE 2010; 765-774doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28887

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Topics: Control equipment , Design , Optimization , Optimal control , Circuit design , Control systems , Engineering disciplines , Engineering systems and industry applications , Optimization algorithms , Structural optimization

Optimizing the Unrestricted Placement of Turbines of Differing Rotor Diameters in a Wind Farm for Maximum Power Generation

Souma Chowdhury, Achille Messac, Jie Zhang, Luciano Castillo, Jose Lebron

IDETC-CIE 2010; 775-790doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-29129

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Topics: Energy generation , Optimization , Rotors , Turbines , Wakes , Wind farms , Particle swarm optimization , Algorithms , Electromagnetic induction , Particulate matter

A Cutting Plane Method for Analytical Target Cascading With Augmented Lagrangian Coordination

Wenshan Wang, Vincent Y. Blouin, Melissa Gardenghi, Margaret M. Wiecek, Georges M. Fadel, Benjamin Sloop

IDETC-CIE 2010; 791-800doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-29207

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Topics: Cutting , Design , Optimization algorithms

Multi-Objective Optimization and Sensitivity Analysis

Reducible Uncertain Interval Design (RUID) by Kriging Meta-Model Assisted Multi-Objective Optimization

J. M. Hamel, S. Azarm

IDETC-CIE 2010; 801-813doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28456

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Topics: Design , Pareto optimization , Uncertainty , Optimization , Statistical distributions

Multi-Objective Optimization in Industrial Robotic Cell Design

Xiaolong Feng, Daniel Wa¨ppling, Hans Andersson, Johan O¨lvander, Mehdi Tarkian

IDETC-CIE 2010; 815-823doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28488

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Topics: Design , Pareto optimization , Robotics , Robots , Cycles , Energy efficiency , Optimization , Tradeoffs , Computer programming , Algorithms

An Improved Kriging Assisted Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm

Mian Li

IDETC-CIE 2010; 825-836doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28543

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Topics: Genetic algorithms , Simulation , Switches , Computation , Engineering design , Errors , Gases , Optimization

Investigating the Significance of “One-to-Many” Mappings in Multiobjective Optimization

Peter Simov, Scott Ferguson

IDETC-CIE 2010; 837-848doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28689

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Topics: Design , Engineering design , Optimization , Pareto optimization , Space , Tradeoffs

Ball Bearing Fatigue and Wear Life Optimization Using Elastohydrodynamic and Genetic Algorithm

Mohamed H. Abbas, Ayman M. A. Youssef, Sayed M. Metwalli

IDETC-CIE 2010; 849-856doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28849

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Topics: Ball bearings , Fatigue , Genetic algorithms , Optimization , Wear , Design , Bearings , Energy consumption , Fatigue life , Film thickness

Product Family and Product Platform Design

Development of a Product Family Analysis Toolkit for Systematic Benchmarking

Avanti Jain, Rahul Sarnobat, Timothy W. Simpson

IDETC-CIE 2010; 857-867doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28269

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Topics: Computer software

User Interface Design for Interactive Product Family Analysis and Variants Derivation

Soon Chong Johnson Lim, Han Tong Loh, Ying Liu

IDETC-CIE 2010; 869-878doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28390

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Topics: Design , User interfaces , Ontologies , Visualization , Modeling , Dimensions , Engineers , Manufacturing

Validating the Generational Variety Index (GVI) Through Product Family Optimization: A Preliminary Study

Aaron Bobuk, Laura A. Slingerland, Timothy W. Simpson, Ben Donaldson, Karl Reichard

IDETC-CIE 2010; 879-889doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28573

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Topics: Optimization , Robots , Design , Tradeoffs

Universal Product Family Design Valuation in an Uncertain Market Environment

Seung Ki Moon, Daniel A. McAdams

IDETC-CIE 2010; 891-900doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28682

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Topics: Design , Valuation , Light trucks , Preferences , Public utilities , Sensitivity analysis

Designing a Product Package Platform

Margaret Devendorf, Kemper Lewis

IDETC-CIE 2010; 901-912doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28888

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Topics: Design , Coke , Packaging , Design theory , Glass , Paper products , Plant layout , Shapes , Systems analysis

Simulation-Based Design Under Uncertainty

System RBDO With Correlated Variables Using Probabilistic Re-Analysis and Local Metamodels

Ramon C. Kuczera, Zissimos P. Mourelatos, Efstratios Nikolaidis

IDETC-CIE 2010; 913-926doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28130

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Topics: Design , Failure , Optimization , Reliability , Reliability-based optimization , Simulation

A Simulation-Based Random Process Method for Time-Dependent Reliability of Dynamic Systems

Amandeep Singh, Zissimos P. Mourelatos, Efstratios Nikolaidis

IDETC-CIE 2010; 927-940doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28131

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Topics: Dynamic systems , Reliability , Simulation , Stochastic processes , Failure , Probability , Excitation , Life cycle costing , Maintenance , Materials properties

Multi-Objective Design and Tolerance Allocation for Single- and Multi-Level Systems

Tzu-Chieh Hung, Kuei-Yuan Chan

IDETC-CIE 2010; 941-952doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28140

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Topics: Design , Design sensitivity analysis , Dimensions , Pareto optimization , Sensitivity analysis , Signal to noise ratio , Uncertainty

Modified Reduced Gradient With Realizations Sorting for Hard Equality Constraints in Reliability-Based Design Optimization

Chun-Min Ho, Kuei-Yuan Chan

IDETC-CIE 2010; 953-962doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28159

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Topics: Reliability-based optimization , Gradient methods , Design , Design under uncertainty , Dimensions , Optimization , Relaxation (Physics) , Uncertainty

Probabilistic Design Optimization of Frequency Dispersion for Rotating Blades

Liqiang An, G. Gary Wang, Zhangqi Wang

IDETC-CIE 2010; 963-972doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28172

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Topics: Blades , Design , Optimization , Rotating blades

Second-Order Reliability Method With First-Order Efficiency

Xiaoping Du, Junfu Zhang

IDETC-CIE 2010; 973-984doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28178

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Topics: Reliability , Approximation , Event history analysis , Failure , Probability

A Joint Probability Approach to Multiobjective Optimization Under Uncertainty

Sirisha Rangavajhala, Sankaran Mahadevan

IDETC-CIE 2010; 985-996doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28266

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Topics: Pareto optimization , Probability , Uncertainty , Design , Decision making , Optimization , Risk , Conceptual design , Tradeoffs , Trusses (Building)

Parameter Screening in Dynamic Computer Model Calibration Using Global Sensitivities

Dorin Drignei, Zissimos P. Mourelatos, Ramesh Rebba

IDETC-CIE 2010; 997-1005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28343

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Topics: Calibration , Computers , Sensitivity analysis , Transients (Dynamics) , Algorithms , Automotive industry , Roads , Stress

Trending Mining for Predictive Product Design

Conrad S. Tucker, Harrison M. Kim

IDETC-CIE 2010; 1007-1021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28364

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Topics: Mining , Product design

Validating Designs Through Sequential Simulation-Based Optimization

Jing Li, Zissimos P. Mourelatos, Michael Kokkolaras, Panos Y. Papalambros, David J. Gorsich

IDETC-CIE 2010; 1023-1031doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28431

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Topics: Optimization , Simulation , Design , Simulation models , Approximation , Cantilever beams , Uncertainty , Vibration

Risk Management in Product Design: Current State, Conceptual Model and Future Research

Josef Oehmen, Mohammad Ben-Daya, Warren Seering, Muhammad Al-Salamah

IDETC-CIE 2010; 1033-1041doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28539

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Topics: Product design , Risk management , Risk , Engineering disciplines , Engineering standards , Risk analysis , Risk assessment

Model-Based Method to Translate System Level Customer Need to Part Specification

Qi D. Van Eikema Hommes

IDETC-CIE 2010; 1043-1053doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28569

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Topics: Complex systems , Computer software , Ejectors , Engines , Fuel injectors , Gasoline engines , Hardware , Noise (Sound) , Simulation , Testing

Sampling-Based Stochastic Sensitivity Analysis Using Score Functions for RBDO Problems With Correlated Random Variables

Ikjin Lee, Kyung K. Choi, Yoojeong Noh, Liang Zhao, David Gorsich

IDETC-CIE 2010; 1055-1064doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28591

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Topics: Sensitivity analysis , Simulation

Reliability-Based Design Optimization With Confidence Level for Non-Gaussian Distributions Using Bootstrap Method

Yoojeong Noh, Kyung K. Choi, Ikjin Lee, David Gorsich

IDETC-CIE 2010; 1065-1076doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28597

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Topics: Reliability-based optimization

Multiscale Variability and Uncertainty Quantification Based on a Generalized Multiscale Markov Model

Yan Wang

IDETC-CIE 2010; 1077-1087doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28790

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Topics: Chaos , Probability , Systems analysis , Uncertainty , Uncertainty quantification

Updating Predictive Models: Calibration, Bias Correction and Identifiability

Paul D. Arendt, Wei Chen, Daniel W. Apley

IDETC-CIE 2010; 1089-1098doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28828

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Topics: Calibration , Uncertainty , Computers , Computer simulation , Design , Engineering simulation , Model validation , Physics , Simulation

A Hybrid Reliability Approach for Reliability-Based Design Optimization

Po Ting Lin, Yogesh Jaluria, Hae Chang Gea

IDETC-CIE 2010; 1099-1107doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28871

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Topics: Reliability , Reliability-based optimization , Design , Human reliability analysis , Event history analysis , Failure , Optimization , Stability

Enabling Integrated Material and Product Design Under Uncertainty Through Stochastic Constitutive Relations

M. Steven Greene, Yu Liu, Wei Chen, Wing Kam Liu, Hong-Zhong Huang

IDETC-CIE 2010; 1109-1119doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28917

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Topics: Constitutive equations , Product design , Uncertainty , Materials properties , Alloys , Chaos , Design , High strength steel , Polynomials , Resolution (Optics)

Tolerance Allocation of Assemblies Using Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation and Decision Support Processes

Abhishek Kumar, Lorens Goksel, Seung-Kyum Choi

IDETC-CIE 2010; 1121-1131doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-29023

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Topics: Design , Fuzzy set theory , Manufacturing , Manufacturing technology , Seals , Secondary cells

Effective Random Field Characterization Considering Statistical Dependence for Probability Analysis and Design

Zhimin Xi, Byeng D. Youn, Chao Hu

IDETC-CIE 2010; 1133-1148doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-29183

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Topics: Design , Dimensions , Eigenvalues , Principal component analysis , Probability

Structural/Topology Optimization and Its Applications

Validation of Computational Fluid Structure Interaction Models for Shape Optimization Under Blast Impact

Huade Tan, John Goetz, Andre´s Tovar, John E. Renaud

IDETC-CIE 2010; 1149-1159doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28110

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Topics: Fluid structure interaction , Shape optimization , Design , Simulation , Algorithms , Energy transformation , Geometry , Optimization , Structural optimization , Vehicles

A Modified Continuous Reactive Tabu Search for Damage Detection in Beams

Mustafa Arafa, Ayman Youssef, Ashraf Nassef

IDETC-CIE 2010; 1161-1169doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28389

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Topics: Damage , Algorithms , Optimization , Cutting , Engineering disciplines , Error functions , Errors , Finite element analysis , Finite element methods , Finite element model

An Efficient Tradeoff Approach for Topology Optimization With Manufacturing Constraints

Niclas Stro¨mberg

IDETC-CIE 2010; 1171-1179doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28411

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Topics: Manufacturing , Optimization , Topology , Tradeoffs , Design , Conceptual design , Filters , Lumber , Stiffness

Optimum Design of an Anchoring System for Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair

Farhad Javid, Jorge Angeles, Damiano Pasini, Renzo Cecere

IDETC-CIE 2010; 1181-1189doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28462

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Topics: Design , Maintenance , Valves , Biological tissues , Shape optimization , Shapes , Stress , Stress concentration , Annulus , Deformation

Tracing Pareto-Optimal Frontiers in Topology Optimization

Krishnan Suresh

IDETC-CIE 2010; 1191-1200doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28592

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Topics: Optimization , Topology

Topology Optimization of Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Devices Subjected to Stochastic Excitation

Zheqi Lin, Hae Chang Gea, Shutian Liu

IDETC-CIE 2010; 1201-1208doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28856

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Excitation , Optimization , Topology

Fastener Pattern Optimization of an Eccentrically Loaded Multi-Fastener Connection

Matthew Watkins, Mark Jakiela

IDETC-CIE 2010; 1209-1218doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28891

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Topics: Fasteners , Optimization , Stress , Bearings , Shear (Mechanics) , Stress concentration , Fatigue cracks , Fatigue life , Finite element analysis , Fracture (Materials)

The Mathematical Model of a Procedure for Percutaneous Annuloplasty

Toufic Azar, Jorge Angeles, Jozsef Ko¨vecses, Renzo Cecere

IDETC-CIE 2010; 1219-1224doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28916

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Topics: Annulus , Biological tissues , Design , Maintenance , Muscle , Optimization , Potential energy , Simulation , Size reduction (Materials) , Springs

Using Level Set Method in Order to Design Structures Against Buckling

Alireza Kasaiezadeh, Amir Khajepour, Hamid Jahed

IDETC-CIE 2010; 1225-1231doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28942

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Topics: Buckling , Design , Topology , Optimization , Safety , Stability , Stress , Structures

An Optimization Model for Parabolic-Trough Solar Power Generation Systems

Karim Hamza, Kenneth P. Laberteaux, Kazuhiro Saitou

IDETC-CIE 2010; 1233-1240doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28997

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Topics: Optimization , Parabolic troughs , Solar power , Design , Solar energy , Generators , Steam turbines , Structural optimization , Thermal energy storage , Databases

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