Abstract: The Method of Alternate Formulations (MAF) is a new method of global information extraction for constrained, nonlinear optimization problems. MAF automatically generates the complete set of candidate ...

Abstract: In an earlier article in this journal we introduced the Method of Alternate Formulations (MAF). MAF is a nonnumerical approach to constrained optimal design implemented with symbolic mathematics. ...

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to make available to the industrial designer results of the thermohydrodynamic theory of journal bearings, by providing a simplified, yet accurate model of journal ...