Composite, sandwich and functionally graded materials are frequently utilized for different
applications. Thus, numerous optimization studies have been conducted on structures made …

This work proposes a topology optimization method for continuous fiber-reinforced
composite (CFRC) structures with additive manufacturing (AM), which realizes the …

Inspired by the bionic Bouligand structure, helicoidal carbon fiber-reinforced polymer
composite (CFRPC) laminates have been proven to own outstanding out-of-plane …

Restoring mobility using prosthetic limbs anchored in custom sockets is the primary goal of
amputee rehabilitation. The contact pressure at the stump-liner interface is critical for …

This paper addresses the effects of uncertainties on the optimal design of trusses and
laminated composite plates. Uncertainties are considered in the design variables and …

This paper experimentally investigates the effect of Kevlar and glass fibers on carbon fibers
epoxy composite to enhance the impact strength under low velocity impact (LVI) …

With rising environmental concerns, the application of environmentally friendly sustainable
materials for engineering designs has attracted much attention. The bio-fibres are examples …

The present work sets out the evaluation of composite laminates through optimization
objective functions. Genetic Algorithms (GA), as well as Simulated Annealing (SA), were …

The incorporation of fibers into geopolymer concrete (GPC) produces FRGPC which
mitigates brittle failure and restrains macro crack propagation; however, research on …

Optimization methods for curvilinear reinforcements placement aims to improve mechanical
response of structure. Whenever a gradient-based method is used to optimization, it is …