Multidisciplinary design optimization: an emerging new engineering discipline

J Sobieszczanski-Sobieski - Advances in structural optimization, 1995 - Springer
INTRODUCTION Page 1 MULTIDISCIPLINARY DESIGN OPTIMIZATION: AN EMERGING NEW
ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE by laroslaw Sobieszczanski-Sobieski NASA Langley Research …

A hypergraph framework for optimal model-based decomposition of design problems

NF Michelena, PY Papalambros - Computational optimization and …, 1997 - Springer
Decomposition of large engineering system models is desirable sinceincreased model size
reduces reliability and speed of numericalsolution algorithms. The article presents a …

[图书][B] A general decomposition methodology for optimal system design

TC Wagner - 1993 - search.proquest.com
Recent emphasis on shorter development cycles has effected a need for coordinating
simultaneous designs of subsystems to meet overall product development goals. The …

Optimal design of mechanical engineering systems

PY Papalambros - 1995 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
The capability of mathematical optimization to support the mechanical design process is
finally reaching wide recognition, as evidenced by significant applications in industry. The …

The other side of multidisciplinary design optimization: Accomodating a multiobjective, uncertain and non-deterministic world

K Lewis, F Mistree - Engineering Optimization, 1998 - Taylor & Francis
The evolution of multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) over the past several years has
been one of rapid expansion and development. In this paper, the evolution of MDO as a field …

A network reliability approach to optimal decomposition of design problems

NF Michelena, PY Papalambros - 1995 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Methods for solving partitioned mathematical programming problems require that an
appropriate structure suitable for decomposition be identified. This first step consists of …

[图书][B] An algorithm for integrated subsystem embodiment and system synthesis

KE Lewis - 1996 - search.proquest.com
Consider the statement," A system has two coupled subsystems, one of which dominates the
design process. Each subsystem consists of discrete and continuous variables, and is …

Automatic evaluation of move-limits in structural optimization

GM Fadel, S Cimtalay - Structural optimization, 1993 - Springer
The two-point exponential approximation method was introduced by Fadel et al.(1990) and
tested on structural optimization problems with stress and displacement constraints. It was …

Total derivative-based coupling suspension for system reduction in complex design

K English, E Miller, C Bloebaum - 6th symposium on multidisciplinary …, 1996 - arc.aiaa.org
The design of complex engineering systems requires an initial decomposition of the system
into subsystems. These systems are linked together by couplings, which relate the …

Applying fuzzy functions and sequential coordination to optimization of machinery arrangement and pipe routing

BC Wu, GS Young, W Schmidt… - Naval engineers …, 1998 - ingentaconnect.com
Ship design is often multidisciplinary involving several design elements with various types of
objectives and constraints (O/C), some easily described as mathematical formulas, others …