Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM), a method of directed energy deposition (DED) for
metal 3D printing, is capable of producing intricate parts at a relatively high rate and low …

The paper is devoted to cold-formed thin-walled channel beams with open or closed
flanges. The global–local buckling and optimization of these beams are described. The …

Crashworthiness design is an evolving discipline that combines vehicle crash simulation
and design synthesis. The goal is to increase passenger safety subject to manufacturing …

The paper proposes an engineering approach for the replacement of beam-like structures
and joints in a vehicle model. The final goal is to provide the designer with an effective …

This paper presents an intuitive procedure for the shape and sizing optimizations of open
and closed thin-walled steel sections using the graph theory. The goal is to find shapes of …

At conceptual design stage, the cross-sectional shape design of automotive body-in-white
(BIW) frame is a critical and intractable technique. This paper presents shape optimization …

The goal of this study is to obtain globally optimum shapes for two-dimensional structures
subject to quasi-static loads and restraints. For this purpose a technique is proposed, using …

Steel sections have several applications in the construction industry. They are often used in
the design and construction of huge industrial complexes. They also are used in transport …

At the conceptual design stage, the cross-sectional shapes of thin-walled beams (TWBs)
need to be optimized to improve the performance of automobile structure. Therefore, this …

Cross-section optimization is an effective way to improve the mechanical performance of a
vehicle body and reduce its structural mass. However, previous studies suffer from the …