This study focuses on the shape optimization of concrete gravity dams considering dam– water–foundation interaction and nonlinear effects subject to earthquake. The concrete gravity dam is considered as a two–dimensional structure involving the geometry and material nonlinearity effects. For the description of the nonlinear behavior of concrete material under earthquake loads, the Drucker–Prage...

This study was achieved to find an optimum design for eggs incubator where the resources of this field is very limited. The most important factors were putted forward including dimensions each element. energy required in operation periods calculated. Where time consists two (the first period takes 17 days and second from 18th day 21 day). results shown excellent efficiency, however, some failed...

The distance transform has found many applications in image analysis. The Euclidean distance transform is computationally very intensive, and eecient discrete algorithms based on chamfer metrics are used to obtain its approximations. The chamfer metrics are selected to minimize an approximation error. In this paper, a new approach is developed to nd optimal chamfer local distances. This new app...

The dual-permanent-magnet-excited (DPME) machine employs permanent magnets (PMs) both on the stator and the rotor. It relies on the bi-directional field modulation effect (BFME) to achieve stable electromechanical energy conversion. Therefore, this new type of machine is capable of offering much higher torque capability than its traditional counterparts. This paper is devoted to investigating t...