Multi-level decision making
G Zhang, J Lu, Y Gao - Models, Methods and Applications, 2015 - Springer
Multi-level decision-making (MLDM) handles problems that require compromise between
the objectives of two or more interacting entities which are arranged within a hierarchical …
the objectives of two or more interacting entities which are arranged within a hierarchical …
Optimum design of composite structures: A literature survey (1969–2009)
FO Sonmez - Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
Optimum structural design of composites is a research subject that has drawn the attention
of many researchers for more than 40 years with a growing interest. In this study, a review of …
of many researchers for more than 40 years with a growing interest. In this study, a review of …
[HTML][HTML] Optimization of postbuckling behaviour of variable thickness composite panels with variable angle tows: Towards “Buckle-Free” design concept
Variable angle tow (VAT) laminates that generally exhibit variable stiffness properties not
only provide extended design freedom, but also offer beneficial stress distributions. In this …
only provide extended design freedom, but also offer beneficial stress distributions. In this …
Postbuckling optimisation of variable angle tow composite plates
The potential for enhanced postbuckling performance of flat plates using variable angle tow
(VAT), in comparison with conventional laminated composites, has been shown previously …
(VAT), in comparison with conventional laminated composites, has been shown previously …
Bilevel optimization of blended composite wing panels
THE material volume and the stacking sequence of plies in a composite aircraft structure are
of vital importance for achieving the material's required mechanical characteristics such as …
of vital importance for achieving the material's required mechanical characteristics such as …
Optimization of long anisotropic laminated fiber composite panels with T-shaped stiffeners
JE Herencia, PM Weaver, MI Friswell - AIAA journal, 2007 - arc.aiaa.org
THE use of composite materials as primary structures in the commercial aviation industry
has been gradually increasing over the last decade. This has culminated in programs such …
has been gradually increasing over the last decade. This has culminated in programs such …
Tailoring the optimal load-carrying efficiency of hierarchical stiffened shells by competitive sampling
The hierarchical stiffened shell is a promising aerospace structure configuration with high
load-carrying capacity, however, it is challenging to fully explore its optimal load-carrying …
load-carrying capacity, however, it is challenging to fully explore its optimal load-carrying …
Stacking sequence and shape optimization of laminated composite plates via a level-set method
G Allaire, G Delgado - Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 2016 - Elsevier
We consider the optimal design of composite laminates by allowing a variable stacking
sequence and in-plane shape of each ply. In order to optimize both variables we rely on a …
sequence and in-plane shape of each ply. In order to optimize both variables we rely on a …
[HTML][HTML] Compressive strength of composite laminates following free edge impact
Barely Visible Impact Damage (BVID) can occur when laminated composite material is
subject to free edge impact loads in the plane of the laminate and can result in a significant …
subject to free edge impact loads in the plane of the laminate and can result in a significant …
Analytic target cascading with fuzzy uncertainties based on global sensitivity analysis for overall design of launch vehicle powered by hybrid rocket motor
P Wang, H Zhu, H Tian, G Cai - Aerospace Science and Technology, 2021 - Elsevier
An analytic target cascading (ATC) method with fuzzy uncertainties based on global
sensitivity analysis is proposed to solve the optimization problem of typical multilevel …
sensitivity analysis is proposed to solve the optimization problem of typical multilevel …