An online optimization method was proposed in this paper to improve the accuracy of numerical–experimental hybrid simulations of bridges subjected to earthquake forces. The online optimization method aims to solve the problem induced by the inconsistency of the multiple identical bridge piers where only one or a few of them are simulated experimentally by physical specimens, while the others ar...

in this paper, the effects of roll center height of mcpherson suspension mechanism on dynamic behaviour of a vehicle is studied first and then the optimum location of roll center of this suspension system is determined for a conceptual class a vehicle. adams/car software was used for analysis of vehicle dynamic behaviour in different positions of suspension roll center, then optimization proces...

In this paper, experimentally derived correlations of heat transfer and pressure drop are used in a Pareto based Multi-Objective Optimization (MOO) approach to find the best possible combinations of heat transfer and pressure drop of TiO2-water nanofluid flow in tubes fitted with multiple twisted tape inserts in different arrangement. In this study there are four independent design variables: t...

there are a lot of approximation techniques for structural optimization. among them, four outstanding approximation methods have been selected for trusses optimization. these approaches have been developed or modified by previous ones. based on these schemes, a lot of trusses have been optimized by author's program. this study shows that the abilities of the mentioned methods are not the s...

This paper proposes a modified sine cosine algorithm (MSCA) for discrete sizing optimization of truss structures. The original sine cosine algorithm (SCA) is a population-based metaheuristic that fluctuates the search agents about the best solution based on sine and cosine functions. The efficiency of the original SCA in solving standard optimization problems of well-known mathematical function...

Abstract. We present a comprehensive study of the resolution and stability properties of sparse promoting optimization theories applied to narrow band array imaging of localized scatterers. We consider homogeneous and heterogeneous media, and multiple and single scattering situations. When the media is homogeneous with strong multiple scattering between scatterers, we give a non-iterative formu...

A problem facing the product development community is developing simultaneous solutions of response variables (to several properties) that depends on a number independent or sets responses. Harrington, among others, addressed this and presented desirability function with functional approach. Derringer Suich altered their approach illustrated how multiple can be transformed into convenience func...

In this article, topology optimization of two-dimensional (2D) building frames subjected to seismic loading is performed using the polygonal finite element method. Artificial ground motion accelerograms compatible with the design response spectrum of ASCE 7-16 are generated for the response history dynamic analysis needed in the optimization. The mean compliance of structure is minimized as a t...

in the present study, fe3o4 super paramagnetic nanoparticles were synthesized via co-precipitation of fe3+ and fe2+ chloride salts in the presence of ammonia solution. the product was characterized by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ft-ir), transmission electron microscopy (tem), and zeta–potential particle size distributing methods. the synthetic procedure of nano iron oxides were opt...

this study investigated the utility of all of the above (aota) as a test option in multiple-choice items. it aimed at estimating item fit, item difficulty, item discrimination, and guess factor of such a choice. five reading passages of the key english test (ket, 2010) were adapted. the test was reconstructed in 2 parallel forms: test 1 did not include the abovementioned alternative, whereas te...