Optimal Design of Composite Granular Protectors

We employ an evolutionary algorithm to investigate the optimal design of composite protectors using one-dimensional granular chains composed of beads of various sizes, masses, and stiffnesses. We define a fitness function using the maximum force transmitted from the protector to a "wall" t...

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Main Authors: Fraternali, F, Porter, M, Daraio, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010

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