Optimization for structural crashworthiness and energy absorption has become an important
topic of research attributable to its proven benefits to public safety and social economy. This …

It has long been a challenge to carry out the optimal design of parallel kinematic machine
(PKM) simultaneously considering stiffness and mass performances. This paper proposes …

Highlights•Effects of castor oil biodiesel blends have been examined on the diesel engine
performance and emissions.•Modeling engine performance and emissions by artificial …

Structural optimization for vehicle door signifies one of the key topics of research to
continuously improve its performances. However, majority of the studies to date have not …

Foam-filled thin-walled structures signify a class of a promising energy absorber for
improving the crashworthiness and safety of vehicles. Although the conventional …

In the present study, multi-objective optimization of centrifugal pumps is performed in three
steps. In the first step, efficiency (η) and the required net positive suction head (NPSHr) in a …

To improve crashing behavior of aluminum foam-filler columns design optimization has
proven rather effective and been extensively used. Nevertheless, an optimal design could …

Probabilistic and non-probabilistic methods have been proposed to deal with design
problems under uncertainties. Reliability-based design and robust design are probabilistic …

A PCA based structural design methodology is proposed and applied to the vehicle structure
crashworthiness design. The aim of this approach is to develop structures with complex …

In this paper, multi-objective optimization of perforated square tubes is performed
considering absorbed energy, peak crushing force and weight of the tube as three …