Abstract: A method for modular design of structural products such as automotive bodies is presented where two structural products are simultaneously decomposed to components considering the structural ...

Abstract: The genetic algorithm, a search and optimization technique based on the theory of natural selection, is applied to problems of structural topology design. An overview of the genetic algorithm ...

Abstract: This paper presents a method for decomposition of structural products in order to provide the product designer with choices for feasible assemblies. The synthesis of assemblies is done by ...

Abstract: This study presents a systematic decomposition process to carry out assembly synthesis as a tool during the conceptual design phase of a product. Two configurations obtained by structural topology ...