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Abstract. This work presents a computational method for integrated shape and topology optimization of shell structures. Most research in the last decades considered both optimization techniques separately, seeking an initial optimal topology and refining the shape of the solution later. The method implemented in this work uses a combined approach, were the shape of the shell structure and material...
Evolutionary algorithms are an important branch of soft computing, being able to provide approximate solutions to problems in a reasonable amount of time. The underlying principle can be realized in an almost unlimited number of ways. This paper presents four main variants of evolutionary algorithms, and a method of running them in a topology consisting of multiple populations. The resources given...
Network-on-Chip (NoC) has emerged as a solution for communication framework for high-performance nanoscale architecture. One important aspect, in addition to deadlock-free routing, is low power consumption. In view of varied communication requirements, application specific SoC design is increasingly important. Customized NoC architectures are more suitable for a particular application, and do not...
The topology optimization of YKS5120B-3 NC gear shaper machine tool bed is completed based on ANSYS with the shape envelope of the whole tool bed as solution domain and the minimum static compliance as objective function. The optimal topology model of the tool bed is obtained. And then the tool bed model is reconstructed in Pro/E and re-tested by static and dynamic analysis in ANSAYS. The re-tested...
Plastic profiles produced by extrusion die are cooled down and calibrated by calibrators, so it is very important to properly design the cooling system in calibrator for the profile quality. Based on the finite element method (FEM) and the finite difference method (FDM), the numerical simulation of the cooling process is realized for plastic profile within calibrator. The simultaneous shape and topology...
This paper presents an optimization methodology for continuous time loop-filters design applied to Class-D amplifiers. The methodology is based on an evolutionary optimization approach which integrates both the topology selection and circuit sizing by automatically generating optimal sized topologies and performance tradeoffs for the Class-D amplifier. The presented approach is demonstrated for the...
In order to solve two major bottlenecks of the analog design flow: the time-to-market and the production yield, we introduce in this paper a design tool for measuring the robustness capability of the analog circuit topologies with the guarantee of fulfilling all the design specifications. With this measure, we can describe the feasible subspace by using the set inversion algorithm. A robustness estimation...
In this paper, we present a novel application of matrix game theory for optimization of link scheduling in wireless ad-hoc networks. Optimum scheduling is achieved by soft coloring of network graphs. Conventional coloring schemes are based on assignment of one color to each region or equivalently each link is member of just one partial topology. These algorithms based on coloring are not optimal when...
In this paper, we focus on the guarantee of inter-cell fairness in OFDM femtocell systems. To solve this problem, we formulate an optimization problem to maximize the summation of logarithmic cell capacity. Based on analytic results, we propose an enhanced modified iterative water-filling algorithm which improves inter-cell fairness compared to a modified iterative water-filling algorithm. The key...
This paper presents the functionalities involved in enabling the use of compartments in wireless access networks for achieving capacity and coverage optimization. Compartments are defined as dynamic medium-term federations of collaborating elements for intelligent organizational purposes. The work presented in the paper uses compartments as a self-management apparatus for emerging wireless access...
Optimization problem of flight sequencing on the ground of airport with multi-taxiway and multi-runway is resolved based on gene expression algorithm, and a standard algorithm of aircraft approach sequencing for airports with any topology structure in theory is approved. Based on an actual airport ground operation situation, a standard algorithm for the two runways of this airport is provided. Compared...
In this paper we approach the performance aspects of MPSoC platforms, from the point of view of IP placement with the focus on network-on-chip (NoC). Proper IP placement is important for several time-dependent applications such as video and voice where traffic must be delivered on time in order to operate properly. Proper placement of IPs can lower the traffic congestion, improve overall execution...
Multi-objective evolutionary algorithms (MOEAs) have features that can be exploited to harness the processing power offered by modern multi-core CPUs. Modern programming languages offer the ability to use threads and processes in order to achieve parallelism that is inherent in multi-core CPUs. In this paper we present our parallel implementation of a MOEA algorithm and its application to the de novo...
The development and deployment of micro and nano-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS) are critical to the economy of each country and society because these technologies will lead to major breakthroughs in information technology and computers, medicine and health, manufacturing and transportation, power and energy systems, and avionics and national security. The assembly of micro-devices involves...
The paper introduces a specialized genetic algorithm for topology and geometry optimization of statically determinate beams in bending, with arbitrary number of pin supports. It is shown how to generate, count and encode as genes all topologies. The integer-type topological code is combined with a dimensionless geometrical code into hybrid, discrete-continuous beam-chromosomes. The algorithm is experimentally...
In this paper a numerical design algorithm is described which enables the minimization of the stress intensity factor in a machine component by introducing the defense notch system into the component (weakening of the component) or/and by introducing stiffeners into the component (stiffening of the component) and selection of the shape of its boundary. The paper starts with the extensive review of...
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