A comparative review between Genetic Algorithm use in composite optimisation and the state-of-the-art in evolutionary computation
The task of providing optimal composite structures is increasingly difficult. New analysis
approaches seek to model the material at the fibre/matrix scale and increasingly more …
approaches seek to model the material at the fibre/matrix scale and increasingly more …
Finite element methods in human head impact simulations: a review
A Madhukar, M Ostoja-Starzewski - Annals of biomedical engineering, 2019 - Springer
Head impacts leading to traumatic brain injury (TBI) present a major health risk today,
projected to become the third leading cause of death by 2020. While finite element (FE) …
projected to become the third leading cause of death by 2020. While finite element (FE) …
Estimating mechanical properties from spherical indentation using Bayesian approaches
Instrumented indentation enables rapid characterization of mechanical behavior in small
material volumes. The heterogeneous deformation fields beneath the indenter however …
material volumes. The heterogeneous deformation fields beneath the indenter however …
Evolutionary black-box topology optimization: Challenges and promises
Black-box topology optimization (BBTO) uses evolutionary algorithms and other soft
computing techniques to generate near-optimal topologies of mechanical structures …
computing techniques to generate near-optimal topologies of mechanical structures …
Optimisation of an elastomeric pre-buckled honeycomb helmet liner for advanced impact mitigation
Advances in computational modelling now offer an efficient route to developing novel helmet
liners that could exceed contemporary materials' performance. Furthermore, the rise of …
liners that could exceed contemporary materials' performance. Furthermore, the rise of …
The 3D printing and modeling of functionally graded Kelvin foams for controlling crushing performance
Mechanical impact protection is an important consideration in many applications, ranging
from product transportation to sports. Cellular materials are typically used due to their …
from product transportation to sports. Cellular materials are typically used due to their …
Cellular helmet liner design through bio-inspired structures and topology optimization of compliant mechanism lattices
The continuous development of sport technologies constantly demands advancements in
protective headgear to reduce the risk of head injuries. This article introduces new cellular …
protective headgear to reduce the risk of head injuries. This article introduces new cellular …
Effect of full helmet systems on human head responses under blast loading
This paper focuses on helmet design for head protection under blast threats. It is presented
a numerical investigation of the head response accruing to blast loads on helmet protective …
a numerical investigation of the head response accruing to blast loads on helmet protective …
Validation of a football helmet finite element model and quantification of impact energy distribution
MA Corrales, D Gierczycka, J Barker… - Annals of biomedical …, 2020 - Springer
Head injury in contact sports can be mitigated, in part, through the enhancement of
protective helmets that may be enabled by detailed finite element models. However, many …
protective helmets that may be enabled by detailed finite element models. However, many …
Relevant factors in the design of composite ballistic helmets
M Palomar, E Lozano-Mínguez, M Rodríguez-Millán… - Composite …, 2018 - Elsevier
In this paper, the design methodology of composite ballistic helmets has been enhanced
considering biomechanical requirements by means of finite element analysis. Modern …
considering biomechanical requirements by means of finite element analysis. Modern …