Discontinuity layout optimization (DLO) is a relatively new upper bound limit analysis method. Compared to classic topology methods, aimed at obtaining the optimum design of structure by considering its self-weight, building cost, or bearing capacity, DLO optimizes failure pattern under specific loading conditions and constraints minimizing dissipation energy. In this work, we present modified ...

a new powerful optimization algorithm inspired from colonizing weeds is utilized to solve the well-known quadratic assignment problem (qap) which is of application in a large number of practical areas such as plant layout, machinery layout and so on. a set of reference numerical problems from qaplib is taken in order to evaluate the efficiency of the algorithm compared with the previous ones wh...

This report describes a methodology to classify layout geometry as a beam structural element where geometric recognition fails due to shape complexity. FEA-based results are used to detect various structural elements in the layout. FEA-based simulation is applied to parts of the MEMS device layout to identify the relative stiffness of various elements in the layout. These stiffness maps provide...

in recent year, the evolutionary structural optimization (eso) method, has been applied as an effective tool for structures design. the concept of eso method is to use the finite element  results in each iteration of process and removal of inefficient material based on these results. in this method there are several experimental parameters such as rejection rate and evolutionary rate that are e...

the present paper aims to investigate the effects of modularity and the layout of subsystems and parts of a complex system on its maintainability. for this purpose, four objective functions have been considered simultaneously: i) maximizing the level of accordance between system design and optimum modularity design,ii) maximizing the level of accessibility and the maintenance space required,iii...

Practical design of tall frame-tube and diagrids are formulated as two discrete optimization problems searching for minimal weight undercodified constraints under gravitational and wind loading due to Iranian codes of practice for steel structures (Part 6 & Part 10). Particular encoding of design vector is proposed to efficiently handle both problems leading to minimal search space. Two types o...

In this paper we present a new layout-driven timing model based on Asymptotic Waveform Evaluation (AWE) for improved timing analysis during routing. Our model enables the bottom-up computation of interconnect tree moments, and can be easily integrated with such a global router. Such an integration achieves incremental layout optimization, i.e., timing analysis and routing are tightly coupled, w...

Pipe network layout optimization is an important and difficult problem in pipe network engineering. Differing from the previously proposed approaches for various optimization formulations, the authors use a methodology for pipe network optimization consisting of network layout optimization coupled with pipe sizing analysis. The methodology is based on a novel heuristic optimization algorithm in...

This paper presents a module generator for Digital/Analog Converter (DAC) circuits. A combination of circuit simulation and DAC design equations is used to estimate performance. A new constrained optimization method is used to determine design variable values. The layout is created using stretching and tiling operations on a set of primitive cells. Close coupling of optimization and layout allo...