Abstract: A new method is proposed for rapidly solving expert system applications using Boolean algebra formulations. The method consists of two algorithms, applied after the conventional hierarchical type ...

Abstract: The paper proposes a new approach to solving the discrete design optimization problem by combining Boolean logic methods with conventional nonlinear optimization. A continuous variable optimum is ...

Abstract: This paper considers the operation of hydro plants, tackles the problem of daily hydro-generation scheduling (DHGS), and obtains the optimal hourly operation of cascade hydropower reservoirs. To meet the practical operational ...

Abstract: In contact analysis, reducing the computing time has been an issue under the premise of ensuring calculation accuracy around the region with violent stress changes. To improve computational efficiency for contact analysis ...

Abstract: The superstrong typhoon Lekima landed twice along the Yellow Sea of China in 2019; its wind characteristics and impact on bridges’ buffeting performance are still unclear. Based on the measured wind and temperature data ...