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Identifying the optimal design of a new launch vehicle is most important since design decisions made in the early development phase limit the vehicles' later performance and determines the associated costs. Reusing the first stage via…
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An innovative strategy for the optimal design of planar frames able to resist to seismic excitations is here proposed. The procedure is based on genetic algorithms (GA) which are performed according to a nested structure suitable to be…
Neglecting complex aerodynamic effects hinders high-speed yet high-precision multirotor autonomy. In this paper, we present a computationally efficient learning-based model predictive controller that simultaneously optimizes a trajectory…
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A method to minimize the cost of the structural design of reinforced concrete structures using Biogeography-Based Optimization, an evolutionary algorithm, is presented. SAP2000 is used as computational engine, taking into account modelling…
This paper presents a spatial optimization methodology that extends the Spatial Packaging of Interconnected Systems with Physical Interaction (SPI2) framework to support arbitrary, non-convex design boundaries. We introduce a smooth,…
While multi-joint continuum robots are highly dexterous and flexible, designing an optimal robot can be challenging due to its kinematics involving curvatures. Hence, the current work presents a computational method developed to find…
Legged locomotion shows promise for running in complex, unstructured environments. Designing such legged robots requires considering heterogeneous, multi-domain constraints and variables, from mechanical hardware and geometry choices to…
This study investigates the aerodynamic performance of an Audi A4 sedan using CFD analysis. A 3D model was developed in SolidWorks and validated against DrivAer Notchback wind-tunnel data, showing only a 3.25 percent deviation in drag…
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