[EN] Structural optimization is normally carried out by means of conventional heuristic optimization due to the complexity of the structural problems. However, the conventional heuristic optimization still consumes a large ...
Along with rapid progress of large-span architectures in China, hybrid string structures
which have excellent load-bearing performances as well as great ability to adapt innovative architectural forms, are being applied ...
This paper describes a methodology for the analysis and design of Reinforced Concrete (RC) tall bridge piers with hollow rectangular sections, which are typically used in deep valley bridge viaducts. Piers are usually ...
Free-form computational modelling software places few limits on the imagination of the
architectural designer. Engineers require new digital tools in order to realize these buildings and sculptures in an efficient and ...
Segarra López, Miguel(Universitat Politècnica de València, 2020-07-23)
[ES] La reducción de peso de componentes estructurales resulta relevante en cualquier aplicación industrial, pero es de especial relevancia en el ámbito aeronáutico y aeroespacial. Los algoritmos de optimización pueden ser ...
[EN] This paper describes, with a case study, the teaching methodology in which a research perspective is introduced in a master program. Throughout the semester, students are asked to apply and analyze the results obtained ...
Linkages have been widely used in machines and deployable structures, but these mechanisms have rarely been employed in the design of movable bridges. This paper explores the use of linkages both to actuate the kinematic ...
Martí Albiñana, José Vicente; Yepes Piqueras, Víctor; González Vidosa, Fernando(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2015-02)
[EN] This paper describes the influence of steel fiber-reinforcement on the design of cost-optimized, prestressed concrete, precast road bridges, with a double U-shaped crosssection and isostatic spans. A memetic algorithm ...
In different problems of Elasticity the definition of the optimal geometry of the boundary, according to a given objective function, is an issue of great interest. Finding the shape of a hole in the middle of a plate ...
Albero Gabarda, Vicente; Saura Arnau, Héctor; Hospitaler Pérez, Antonio; Montalva Subirats, José Miguel; Romero, Manuel L.(Elsevier, 2018)
[EN] Prestressed hollow core slabs are a concrete element widely used as construction floor product, which manufacturing process has greatly been improved in recent years. Several research studies focused on hollow core ...
Ballate Martínez, Isidro(Universitat Politècnica de València, 2020-07-31)
[ES] El proyecto se basa en una optimización estructural. Partiendo de un diseño inicial de cabina, sobre el cual se realiza un análisis modal y se estudiará su comportamiento a fatiga. En función de los resultados obtenidos ...
Ruiz López, Álvaro(Universitat Politècnica de València, 2020-07-13)
[ES] Con el objetivo de reducir masa de un ala de aeronave estudiando las características
especiales de un perfil supercrítico, se parte desde un diseño alar inicial con dicho perfil
y se realiza un estudio CFD para ...
Payá Zaforteza, Ignacio Javier(Universitat Politècnica de València, 2009-02-27)
El objetivo de esta Tesis es el diseño de algoritmos robustos y flexibles que permitan automatizar el diseño óptimo de los pórticos de hormigón armado habitualmente empleados en edificación y extraer conclusiones generales ...
[EN] This paper deals with the economic optimization of high-performance post-tensioned concrete box-girder pedestrian bridges. To this end, a program analyzes and evaluates the structural restrictions following Spanish ...
Torres Machí, Cristina; Yepes, V.; Alcalá González, Julián; Pellicer Armiñana, Eugenio(Iran University of Science & Technology, 2013-06)
[EN] This paper describes a methodology in designing high-performance concrete for simply supported beams, using a hybrid optimization strategy based on a variable neighborhood search threshold acceptance algorithm. Three ...
[EN] This paper presents a study of the parametric variability of post-tensioned concrete box-girder pedestrian bridges. SAMO2 algorithm is used for the parametric study. This algorithm combines SA with a mutation operator, ...
[EN] The design of a structure is generally carried out according to a deterministic approach. However, all structural problems have associated initial uncertain parameters that can differ from the design value. This becomes ...
LOCHNER ALDINGER, Irmgard(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2010-02-09)
The melting of arts and sciences, of the liberty of design and the discipline of technologies in architecture is one major subject in architecture teachings when it comes to the role of the structure in architecture. Whilst ...