Topology Optimisation is a broad concept deemed to encapsulate different processes for computationally determining structural materials optimal layouts. Among such techniques, Discrete Optimisation has a consistent record in Civil and Structural Engi...
The search for the structural form of reticulated roofs is significant in interdisciplinary Architectural Design optimisation. Combining parametric design with structural logic influences the visual perception of the shape by choosing the most suitab...
In this study, the design of a flexible cable–strut tensile structure was optimised according to the importance of elements to achieve high structural robustness. First, the importance coefficients of elements were determined by comparing their...
Improved management and impermeability of refrigerants is a leading solution to reverse global warming. Therefore, crank-driven reciprocating refrigerator compressors are gradually replaced by more efficient, oil-free and hermetic linear compressors....
The densification of urban spaces globally has contributed to a need for design tools supporting the planning of more sustainable, efficient, and liveable cities. Urban Design Optimisation (UDO) responds to this challenge by providing a means to expl...
The development of additive manufacturing allows the transformation of technological processes and the redesign of products. Among the most used methods to support additive manufacturing, the design can be optimised through the integration of topolog...
In this paper, two design optimisation methods are evaluated using gradient-based optimisation for electric vehicle traction applications. A driving cycle-based approach is used to evaluate specific operational points for the design optimisation proc...
Solid-state batteries (SSBs) present a promising advancement in energy storage technology, with the potential to achieve higher energy densities and enhanced safety compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries. However, their commercialisation is h...
Since the literature lacks an effective analysis method of collapse mechanisms and optimisation design theory for progressive collapse resistance of cable dome structure, a structural performance-based optimisation approach was proposed to improve th...
The lack of detailed design information in legacy hydropower plants creates challenges for modernising their ageing turbine components. This research advances a digitalisation approach which combines inverse design methodology (IDM) with multi-object...
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants use mirrors to reflect and concentrate sunlight onto a receiver, to heat a fluid and store thermal energy, at high temperature and energy density, to produce dispatchable heat and/or electricity. The secondary mi...
Research shows that structures are often over designed in reliability-based calculations compared to code requirements. To address the knowledge gap in applying Reliability Based Design Optimisation (RBDO) within Building Information Modelling (BIM),...
Higher construction costs (CCs) linked to carbon reduction methods have hindered the adoption of low-carbon approaches in the built environment. The simultaneous minimisation of upfront embodied carbon (EC) and CCs has not received much attention in...
This work proposes a research method that is a scheme that can be universally applied in problems based on the selection of optimal parameters for metal forming processes. For this purpose, statistical data optimisation methods were used. The researc...
Topology optimisation and lattice design constitute key enablers in the transition towards high-performance and resource-efficient engineering, particularly within the framework of additive manufacturing and welding-based deposition processes. The in...
Optimisation of water distribution system design is a well-established research field, which has been extremely productive since the end of the 1980s. Its primary focus is to minimise the cost of a proposed pipe network infrastructure. This paper rev...
The development of aircraft with high-aspect-ratio (HAR) wings and flexible lightweight structures is at the forefront of efforts for a more sustainable aviation. Nevertheless, this change in aircraft configuration is accompanied by significant compl...
This article aims to optimise the structure of a press machine to enhance its stability and accuracy, as well as reduce the frame deformation during processing. The outer supporting frame of the JH31-250 press machine (Zhejiang Weili Forging Machiner...
Human Centrifuge Systems (HCSs) are an effective training tool to improve the G-acceleration and Spatial Disorientation (SD) tolerance of aircrew. Though highly capable HCSs are available, their structure and performance are yet to be fully optimised...
Waste management is an unavoidable technological operation in the process of raw material extraction. The main characteristic of this technological operation is the handling of large quantities of waste material, which can amount to several hundred m...
This paper investigates machine learning (ML)-supplemented workflows integrated within a modular parametric modelling framework derived from a typological analysis of stadiums. The objective of the research is to address a gap between numerous isolat...
Topology optimisation is a powerful methodology for identifying efficient material distributions within prescribed design domains. However, conventional approaches rely heavily on gradient-based optimisation and repeated numerical simulations, which...
Hydrogen-propelled aircraft can enable net-zero CO2 emissions in aviation, which is the goal of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for 2050. One drawback of onboard hydrogen storage in aircraft is the necessity for relatively large,...
A major limitation preventing the use of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) in routine analyses is the signal variability due to the heterogeneity of metallic nanoparticles used as SERS substrates. This study aimed to robustly optimise a synthe...
The electric urban air mobility sector has gained significant attraction in public debates, particularly with the proliferation of announcements demonstrating new aerial vehicles and the infrastructure that goes with them. In this context, the develo...
This paper reviews the application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Life Cycle Cost Assessment (LCCA), and ship design optimisation methods and examines the extent to which these approaches have been integrated to support sustainable electric ship des...
Lightweight design is a common way of reducing mass while enhancing the performance of mechanical components. The paper proposes a method to analyse the substitution of bulk volume with optimised lattice structures. The approach considers an early Do...
In recent years, Additive Manufacturing (AM) has transformed the development of new products, enabling more efficient, sustainable, and creative solutions across multiple sectors. Accordingly, this research explores the integration of Selective Laser...
Considering the recent drop (up to 86%) in photovoltaic (PV) module prices from 2010 to 2017, many countries have shown interest in investing in PV plants to meet their energy demand. In this study, a detailed design methodology is presented to achie...
Limestone-calcined clay (LC3) cement has emerged as a promising low-carbon alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC), offering significant potential to reduce carbon emissions while maintaining comparable mechanical performance. However, the abse...
Liposomal formulations, as versatile nanocarrier systems suitable for targeted delivery, have a highly focused role in the therapy development of unmet clinical needs and diagnostic imaging techniques. Formulating nanomedicine with suitable zeta pote...
The meaning of technological progress is to produce economic development and to increase the level of personal comfort. Sustainability can only be achieved if, at the microsystem level as well as at the macrosystem level, the secondary effects of the...
In this paper, the aim is to optimise the hydrodynamic performance of the novel fin-ring horizontal axis hydrokinetic turbine (HAHK). The original unique fin-ring turbine is an unconventional marine current turbine that comprises seven concentric rin...
Automation in textile manufacturing plays a pivotal role in enhancing production efficiency, precision, and innovation. This study investigates the integration of intelligent technologies in the knitting sector, focusing on industrial flat knitting m...
The intricate nature of ships and floating structures presents a significant challenge for ship designers when determining suitable structural dimensions for maritime applications. This study addresses a critical research gap by focusing on a three-c...
Generative design techniques together with the rapid development of additive manufacturing represent a revolution in the field of structural optimisation processes. In this study, a static structural and modal analysis was integrated to drive a multi...
To address the global environmental crisis and achieve sustainable development in the construction industry, the thermal-engineering requirements for building envelope structures in China have been increasing year by year. However, the contradiction...
A 1D electrochemical-thermal model of an electrode pair of a lithium ion battery is developed in Comsol Multiphysics. The mathematical model is validated against the literature data for a 10 Ah lithium phosphate (LFP) pouch cell operating under 1 C t...
With the rapid expansion of offshore wind capacity worldwide, minimising operation and maintenance requirements is pivotal. Regarded as a low-maintenance alternative to conventional drivetrain systems, direct-drive generators are increasingly commonp...
Axial-flux permanent-magnet (AFPM) machines are becoming an increasingly promising solution for electromechanical systems requiring high power density. In particular, their use is expanding to electric vehicles (EVs), the aerospace industry, and adva...
This work proposes the design of Environmental Sensor Networks (ESN) through balancing robustness and redundancy. An Evolutionary Algorithm (EA) is employed to find the optimal placement of sensor nodes in the Region of Interest (RoI). Data quality i...
This paper presents, as a proof-of-concept, a novel geometrically constrained, aerodynamics-guided variational autoencoder generative adversarial network (GCAG-VAEGAN) framework for aerofoil design, aimed at improving the aerodynamic feasibility and...
Within the framework of optimisation of structural elements, in the last years, significant activity has been demonstrated towards developing new sectional designs beyond standardised forms aiming to combine aesthetic innovation, material efficiency,...
The position of the transverse bulkheads is the most important aspect in determining the internal subdivision of the ship and has a strong impact on the general arrangement, weight distribution and capacity of the ship. Nowadays, deterministic rules...
The aim of the work is the optimisation of a rail heater, constituted by a magnetic core supplied by a sinusoidal current, which induces an eddy current in the rail. Optimisation parameters are electrical and geometrical quantities: supply frequency,...
We present Stochastic Optimisation Software (SOS), a Java platform facilitating the algorithmic design process and the evaluation of metaheuristic optimisation algorithms. SOS reduces the burden of coding miscellaneous methods for dealing with severa...
The future of building envelope design lies in smart adaptation. The current literature overlooks the crucial integration of airflow, ventilation and daylighting in adaptive façade design. Moreover, it neglects the occupants’ locations,...
This study presents the development and evaluation of a novel solid–gas reactor designed to enhance the hydrogen reduction kinetics of tellurium oxide (TeO2) under atmospheric pressure. Such gas–solid reactions can be processed in several...
MnZn ferrites for power electronics require a well-controlled sintering window to balance high initial permeability (µi) with low power loss (Pcv). Here, an L9 (33) orthogonal design was employed to quantify the main effects of sintering temper...
This paper proposes JADEGBO, a hybrid gradient-based metaheuristic for solving complex single- and multi-constraint engineering design problems as well as cost-sensitive security optimisation tasks. The method combines Adaptive Differential Evolution...
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