We study the parameter sensitivity of hetero-polymeric DNA within the purview of DNA breathing dynamics. The degree of correlation between the mean bubble size and the model parameters is estimated for this purpose for three different DNA sequences. The analysis leads us to a better understanding of the sequence dependent nature of the breathing dynamics of hetero-polymeric DNA. Out of the 14 m...

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 (VEABC) algorithm. VEABC is a parallel vector evaluated type, swarm intelligence multi-objective variant of the Artificial Bee Colony algorithm (ABC). In the current work a modified version of VEABC algorithm for discrete var...

Precast concrete (PC) slabs are widely used in the assembly of residential buildings. The PC manufactured at factory and then arranged stacks for transport to construction site assembly. Currently, optimization stacking plans focuses on yard-space utilization transportation efficiency rarely considers sequence; secondary sequencing prefabricated elements is required during meet lifting scheme, ...

Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) is regarded as a suitable material for large, high-precision reflectors (mirrors) used in high-resolution space observatories because of its high specific elasticity and low coefficient thermal expansion. However, it was made clear that non-negligible out-of-plane deformation generated CFRP orientation errors occurring during manufacturing. In this study, ...

The paper deals with the application of the parallel and distributed calculations for global optimization of composite structures. Evolutionary Algorithm and Artificial Immune System are employed as global optimization methods. The aim of the optimization is to find the best stacking sequence of laminates for given criteria. To reduce the computational time parallel versions of global optimizat...

based on two integration steps, an optimization framework is proposed in this work for the synthesis and design of complex distillation sequence. the first step is to employ heat integration in sequence and reduce the heat consumption and total annual cost of the process. the second one is to increase the exergetic efficiency of sequence by generating power in implemented expanders in sequence....