In this article, an efficient methodology is presented to optimize the topology of structural systems under transient loads. Equivalent static loads concept is used to deal with transient loads and to solve an alternate quasi-static optimization problem. The maximum strain energy of the structure under the transient load during the loading interval is used as objective function. The objective f...

Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems (RMS) are designed to cope with mass customization problem. Assembly (RAS) a variant of this RMS concept in the assembly field. One most crucial issues designing RAS is layout problem human safety considerations. This paper’s main motivation propose methodology determine efficient and safe arrangement facilities workshop. The objective twofold: (i) minimize ...

— Facilities layout is a systematic and functional arrangement of different departments, machines, equipments and services in a manufacturing establishment. It is vitally important to have a well developed plant layout for all the available resources in an optimum manner and get the maximum out of the capacity of the facilities. The problem is of particular importance for Small and Medium Enter...