Computational Design
Principal Investigator: Dr Geoffrey T Parks
Integrated Optimisation Methods and Tools
The aim of this theme is to improve the design process and designed products by effectively exploiting the potential of computational synthesis, search, optimisation and analysis tools to support and enhance the creativity and decision-making of engineering designers.
The research approach and methodology is to develop effective integrated computational design approaches (integrating search, optimisation and analysis tools) for particular applications from industry, and then, where possible and appropriate, to generalise these to other applications and industrial sectors.
Current Research
Multiobjective Genetic Algorithms
Developing tools for visualisation and selection among solutions in engineering design.
Robust Aerodynamic Design Optimisation of Compression Systems
Improving the aerodynamic design of compression systems.
Completed Research
Power System Optimisation for Naval Vessels
Optimising power systems within the next generation of naval vessels.
Multi-Objective Aerodynamic Design Optimisation
Developing and validating an integrated multi-objective design optimisation system for aerodynamic applications.
Structural Systems Optimization for the Building Industry
Developing suitable structural optimization methods for practical use.
Multiobjective Tabu Search
Developing a multiobjective Tabu Search algorithm variant.
Combustor Design Optimisation
Investigating whether gas turbine combustor design can be improved using automated optimisation techniques.
Topological Aerodynamic Design Optimisation
Constructing an aerodynamic topology optimisation framework utilising suitable representations and optimisation schemes.
Cost-based Structural Optimisation
Establishing a methodology by which manufacturing cost can be considered directly within a structural optimisation framework.
Computational Synthesis of Microsystems
Developing generative computational tools that provide assistance to designers in exploring innovative and most beneficial design alternatives.
Optimisation of CFRP-Strengthened Structures
Using advanced numerical analysis models to develop safe and efficient strengthening strategies.
