A review on optimization of composite structures Part I: Laminated composites

S Nikbakt, S Kamarian, M Shakeri - Composite Structures, 2018 - Elsevier
Composite, sandwich and functionally graded materials are frequently utilized for different
applications. Thus, numerous optimization studies have been conducted on structures made …

Maturity assessment of the laminate variable stiffness design process

A Sabido, L Bahamonde, R Harik, MJL van Tooren - Composite Structures, 2017 - Elsevier
Variable stiffness (VS) laminate design methods allow to tailor the composite to a particular
problem. This enlarged design space exploration is assisted by optimization algorithms and …

Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) for multi-objective design optimization of composite structures

SN Omkar, J Senthilnath, R Khandelwal, GN Naik… - Applied Soft …, 2011 - Elsevier
In this paper, we present a generic method/model for multi-objective design optimization of
laminated composite components, based on Vector Evaluated Artificial Bee Colony …

Design optimization and manufacture of hybrid glass/carbon fiber reinforced composite bumper beam for automobile vehicle

DH Kim, HG Kim, HS Kim - Composite Structures, 2015 - Elsevier
In this study, the hybrid glass/carbon composite bumper beam was designed and
manufactured via the design optimization process combined with the impact analysis. The …

Mechanical properties prediction of composite laminate with FEA and machine learning coupled method

C Zhang, Y Li, B Jiang, R Wang, Y Liu, L Jia - Composite Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
In order to predict mechanical properties of composite laminate, a method coupling finite
element analysis (FEA) and machine learning is established to analyze three examples of …

Quantum behaved Particle Swarm Optimization (QPSO) for multi-objective design optimization of composite structures

SN Omkar, R Khandelwal, TVS Ananth, GN Naik… - Expert Systems with …, 2009 - Elsevier
We present a new, generic method/model for multi-objective design optimization of
laminated composite components using a novel multi-objective optimization algorithm …

Strength-based topology optimization for anisotropic parts

AM Mirzendehdel, B Rankouhi, K Suresh - Additive Manufacturing, 2018 - Elsevier
Additive manufacturing (AM) is emerging as a promising technology to fabricate cost-
effective, customized functional parts. Designing such functional, ie, load bearing, parts can …

[HTML][HTML] Design of variable stiffness panels for maximum strength using lamination parameters

A Khani, ST IJsselmuiden, MM Abdalla… - Composites Part B …, 2011 - Elsevier
Tailoring of laminated composite structures by changing ply angle and thickness locally
provides a unique opportunity to take full advantage of anisotropic properties of composite …

Stress-based topology optimization for fiber composites with improved stiffness and strength: Integrating anisotropic and isotropic materials

RD Kundu, XS Zhang - Composite Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Fiber-reinforced materials offer high stiffness-and strength-to-mass ratios to lightweight
composite structures. To design stiff, strong, and lightweight fiber-reinforced composite …

Additive manufacturing of stiff and strong structures by leveraging printing-induced strength anisotropy in topology optimization

RD Kundu, XS Zhang - Additive Manufacturing, 2023 - Elsevier
Anisotropy in additive manufacturing (AM), particularly in the material extrusion process,
plays a crucial role in determining the actual structural performance, including the stiffness …