PRIMA is a package for solving general nonlinear optimization problems without using derivatives. It provides the reference implementation for Powell's derivative-free optimization methods, i.e., ...

In the field of multi-objective evolutionary optimization, prior studies have largely concentrated on the scalability of objective functions, with relatively less emphasis on the scalability of ...

College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Shanghai Jianqiao University, Shanghai, China Introduction: To enhance energy management in electric vehicles (EVs), this study proposes an ...

A new algorithm helps topology optimizers skip unnecessary iterations, making optimization and design faster, more stable and more useful. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — With the rise of 3D ...

ABSTRACT: As drivers age, roadway conditions may become more challenging, particularly when normal aging is coupled with cognitive decline. Driving during lower visibility conditions, such as ...

Abstract: Solution to nonlinear equations is with extensive practical meanings in engineering. The convergence of classic numerical solutions is dependent on the initial value which is actually hard ...

Abstract: Displacements estimated from two ultrasound echo signals acquired before and after applying quasi-static external forces can be utilized to generate strain images for ultrasound elastography ...