International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Applications

Volume 1, Issue 3, August 2013

  • Fast Vibroacoustic Optimization of Mechanical Structures Using Artificial Neural Networks

    Mostafa Ranjbar, Steffen Marburg

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, August 2013
    Pages: 64-68
    Received: 31 July 2013
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    Published: 20 August 2013
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    Abstract: An artificial neural network (ANN) is adjusted to make analytical approximation of objective function for a specific structural acoustic application. It is used as the replacement of the main real objective function during the optimization process. The goal of optimization is to find the best geometry modification of the considered model which is s... Show More
  • Compressive, Flexural and Abrasive Performances of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Elements

    B. Setti, M. Taazount, S. Hammoudi, F. Setti, M. Achit-Henni

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, August 2013
    Pages: 69-77
    Received: 5 June 2013
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    Published: 30 August 2013
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    Abstract: Concrete brittle fracture and low tensile strength constitute an important durability problem, since they can lead to disastrous damage and failure of the reinforced concrete structures. The improvement of concrete mechanical properties by adding steel fibers to plain concrete is considered as an interesting solution to the problem. This work fits ... Show More