Design-space dimensionality reduction in shape optimization by Karhunen–Loève expansion

M Diez, EF Campana, F Stern - Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics …, 2015 - Elsevier
The paper presents a methodology to reduce the dimension of design spaces in shape
optimization problems, while retaining a desired level of geometric variance. The method is …

[HTML][HTML] A collection of 30 multidimensional functions for global optimization benchmarking

V Plevris, G Solorzano - Data, 2022 - mdpi.com
A collection of thirty mathematical functions that can be used for optimization purposes is
presented and investigated in detail. The functions are defined in multiple dimensions, for …

Parameter selection in synchronous and asynchronous deterministic particle swarm optimization for ship hydrodynamics problems

A Serani, C Leotardi, U Iemma, EF Campana… - Applied Soft …, 2016 - Elsevier
Deterministic optimization algorithms are very attractive when the objective function is
computationally expensive and therefore the statistical analysis of the optimization outcomes …

Ship hydrodynamic optimization by local hybridization of deterministic derivative-free global algorithms

A Serani, G Fasano, G Liuzzi, S Lucidi, U Iemma… - Applied Ocean …, 2016 - Elsevier
Simulation-based design optimization methods integrate computer simulations, design
modification tools, and optimization algorithms. In hydrodynamic applications, often …

[HTML][HTML] A new method for optimal ship design in real sea states using the ship power profile

E Esmailian, S Steen - Ocean Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Typically, ships are designed for calm water and a constant design speed. However, a ship
experiences different speeds and sea conditions over her lifetime. Following the significant …

Uniform initialization in response space for PSO and its applications

K Ji, P Zhao, X Zhou, Y Chen, Z Dong, J Zheng… - Applied Mathematics …, 2022 - Elsevier
Particle swarm optimization (PSO) is widely used in the parameter estimation for complex
models, which is the key to establishing a mathematical model. However, convergence to …

[HTML][HTML] Low-cost quasi-global optimization of expensive electromagnetic simulation models by inverse surrogates and response features

S Koziel, A Pietrenko-Dabrowska - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Conceptual design of contemporary high-frequency structures is typically followed by a
careful tuning of their parameters, predominantly the geometry ones. The process aims at …

Derivative-free global ship design optimization using global/local hybridization of the DIRECT algorithm

EF Campana, M Diez, U Iemma, G Liuzzi… - Optimization and …, 2016 - Springer
The application of global/local hybrid DIRECT algorithms to the simulation-based hull form
optimization of a military vessel is presented, aimed at the reduction of the resistance in calm …

Hull-form optimization using parametric modification functions and particle swarm optimization

HJ Kim, JE Choi, HH Chun - Journal of marine science and technology, 2016 - Springer
The focus of this paper is on devising designer-friendly hull-form variations coupled with
optimization algorithms. Hull-form variations are carried out through parametric modification …

Simulation-based design optimization by sequential multi-criterion adaptive sampling and dynamic radial basis functions

M Diez, S Volpi, A Serani, F Stern… - Advances in Evolutionary …, 2019 - Springer
The paper presents a global method for simulation-based design optimization (SBDO) which
combines a dynamic radial basis function (DRBF) surrogate model with a sequential multi …