In this chapter we extend the solvability of convex composite optimization problems using Gauss–Newton method. We present the algorithm and study the regularity. Then we present the semilocal convergence study and finish ...

In this work, a topology optimization algorithm is developed and implemented to get an optimum composite patch shape. Typically, the design process consists of an iterative analysis, where the best solution is obtained ...

© 2018, Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature and Mathematical Optimization Society. We propose dynamic sampled stochastic approximation (SA) methods for stochastic optimization with a heavy-tailed distribution ...

In this paper, a problem formulation and solution methodology for optimal design of thin-walled composite beams is presented. The aim is to maximize the buckling load capacity and minimize the weight of the beam. For this ...

Piezoelectric materials can be used to convert oscillatory mechanical energy into electrical energy. Energy harvesting devices are designed to capture the ambient energy surrounding the electronics and convert it into ...

The design of large and lightweight wind turbines is a current challenge in the wind energy industry. In this context, this work aims to present a novel methodology to reduce the mass of composite wind turbine blades by ...

In wind turbine blades, the complex resultant geometry due to the aerodynamic design cannot be modified in the successive mechanical design stage. Hence, the reduction of the weight and manufacturing costs of the blades ...

The present contribution describes an optimization-based design technique of elastic isotropic periodic microarchitectures with crystal symmetries aiming at the realization of composites with extreme properties. To achieve ...