Multi-objective optimization of hydro-mechanical power split transmissions

A Rossetti, A Macor - Mechanism and machine theory, 2013 - Elsevier
In the design of a hydro-mechanical transmission the achievement of high efficiency is one
of the most important objectives. Furthermore, the available space for the transmission is …

Application of the genetic algorithm and downhill simplex methods (Nelder–Mead methods) in the search for the optimum chiller configuration

N Maehara, Y Shimoda - Applied thermal engineering, 2013 - Elsevier
Methods for searching for the optimum chiller configuration for a heat source plant were
examined. In addition to the genetic algorithm (GA), a hybrid of the GA and the Nelder–Mead …

A comparative study of different local search application strategies in hybrid metaheuristics

Q Duan, TW Liao, HZ Yi - Applied Soft Computing, 2013 - Elsevier
This paper presents results of a comparative study with the objective to identify the most
effective and efficient way of applying a local search method embedded in a hybrid …

Multi-objective optimization by a new hybridized method: applications to random mechanical systems

H Zidani, E Pagnacco, R Sampaio, R Ellaia… - Engineering …, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
In this article two linear problems with random Gaussian loading are transformed into multi-
objective optimization problems. The first problem is the design of a pillar geometry with …

A simplex crossover based evolutionary algorithm including the genetic diversity as objective

CC Da Ronco, E Benini - Applied soft computing, 2013 - Elsevier
The key issue for an efficient and reliable multi-objective evolutionary algorithm (MOEA) is
the ability to converge to the True Pareto Front with the least number of objective function …

[PDF][PDF] Integration of genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimization for investment portfolio optimization

RJ Kuo, CW Hong - Applied mathematics & information …, 2013 - digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo
In investment market, investors often pay attention to investment portfolio selection and asset
allocation under market risk. Thus, this study presents a two-stage method of investment …

A hybrid Nelder–Mead simplex and PSO approach on economic and economic-statistical designs of MEWMA control charts

F Barzinpour, R Noorossana, STA Niaki… - The International Journal …, 2013 - Springer
Economic design of a control chart involves determining its basic parameters such that a
cost function is minimized. This design when statistical performance measures are also …

Chemo-inspired genetic algorithm for function optimization

KN Das, R Mishra - Applied Mathematics and Computation, 2013 - Elsevier
Finding global optimal solution for a non-linear optimization problem with high complexity
became a challenge for the researchers. Evolutionary optimization process is being treated …

Sizing optimization of truss structures using a hybridized genetic algorithm

RN Asl, M Aslani, MS Panahi - arXiv preprint arXiv:1306.1454, 2013 - arxiv.org
This paper presents a genetic-based hybrid algorithm that combines the exploration power
of Genetic Algorithm (GA) with the exploitation capacity of a phenotypical probabilistic local …

[PDF][PDF] GeDEA-II: A Simplex Crossover Based Evolutionary Algorithm Including the Genetic Diversity as Objective.

CC Da Ronco, E Benini - Engineering Letters, 2013 - engineeringletters.com
The key issue for an efficient and reliable multiobjective evolutionary algorithm is the ability
to converge to the True Pareto Front with the least number of objective function evaluations …