A comparative review between Genetic Algorithm use in composite optimisation and the state-of-the-art in evolutionary computation

ZZ Wang, A Sobey - Composite Structures, 2020 - Elsevier
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 …

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) …

Estimating mechanical properties from spherical indentation using Bayesian approaches

P Fernandez-Zelaia, VR Joseph, SR Kalidindi… - Materials & Design, 2018 - Elsevier
Instrumented indentation enables rapid characterization of mechanical behavior in small
material volumes. The heterogeneous deformation fields beneath the indenter however …

Evolutionary black-box topology optimization: Challenges and promises

D Guirguis, N Aulig, R Picelli, B Zhu… - IEEE Transactions …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Black-box topology optimization (BBTO) uses evolutionary algorithms and other soft
computing techniques to generate near-optimal topologies of mechanical structures …

Optimisation of an elastomeric pre-buckled honeycomb helmet liner for advanced impact mitigation

R Adams, S Soe, P Theobald - Smart Materials and Structures, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
Advances in computational modelling now offer an efficient route to developing novel helmet
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

SM Montgomery, H Hilborn, CM Hamel, X Kuang… - Extreme Mechanics …, 2021 - Elsevier
Mechanical impact protection is an important consideration in many applications, ranging
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

JC Najmon, DHJ Jacob, ZM Wood, A Tovar - SAE International journal of …, 2018 - JSTOR
The continuous development of sport technologies constantly demands advancements in
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

M Rodríguez-Millán, LB Tan, KM Tse, HP Lee… - Materials & Design, 2017 - Elsevier
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 …

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 …

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 …