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Optimal Design of an Inflatable Knee Bolster Using Genetic Algorithms

Yan Fu, R. J. Yang, Isheng Yeh
Proc. ASME. IMECE2001, Crashworthiness, Occupant Protection and Biomechanics in Transportation Systems, 279-288, November 11–16, 2001
Paper No: IMECE2001/AMD-25460
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AMD-25460
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Topics: Design, Genetic algorithms, Knee, Airbags, Wounds, Optimization, Restraint systems, Safety, Simulation, Stress
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An Alternative Design Approach for Vehicle Crash Safety Using Crash Pulse Optimization

R. J. Yang, C. H. Tho, C. C. Gearhart, Y. Fu
Proc. ASME. IMECE2000, Aerospace, 215-220, November 5–10, 2000
Paper No: IMECE2000-2170
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2000-2170
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Safety, Vehicles, Engineers, Governments, Wounds
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Crash Optimization of an Aluminum Foam-Filled Front Side Rail

Heung-Soo Kim, Tomasz Wierzbicki, C. H. Tho, R. J. Yang
Proc. ASME. IMECE2000, Crashworthiness, Occupant Protection and Biomechanics in Transportation Systems, 129-143, November 5–10, 2000
Paper No: IMECE2000-2474
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2000-2474
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Topics: Aluminum, Optimization, Rails, Absorption, Weight (Mass), Automobiles, Collapse, Compression, Crashworthiness, Engineering simulation
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Feasibility Study of Crash Optimization

R. J. Yang, L. Tseng, L. Nagy, J. Cheng
Proc. ASME. DETC94, 20th Design Automation Conference: Volume 2 — Robust Design Applications; Decomposition and Design Optimization; Optimization Tools and Applications, 549-556, September 11–14, 1994
Paper No: DETC1994-0168
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1994-0168
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Topics: Optimization, Finite element analysis, Computer software, Engineers, Mesh generation, Modeling
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Topology Optimization With Multiple Constraints

R. J. Yang
Proc. ASME. DETC95, Volume 1: 21st Design Automation Conference, 393-398, September 17–20, 1995
Paper No: DETC1995-0052
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1995-0052
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Topics: Optimization, Topology, Density, Design, Finite element analysis, Computer programming, Structural elements (Construction), Structural response analysis, Weight (Mass)
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Spot Weld/Adhesive Pattern Optimization

R. J. Yang, Y. Rui, A. Mohammed, G. Singh
Proc. ASME. DETC-CIE96, Volume 3: 22nd Design Automation Conference, V003T03A002, August 18–22, 1996
Paper No: 96-DETC/DAC-1478
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/96-DETC/DAC-1478
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Topics: Adhesives, Optimization, Topology, Density, Columns (Structural), Design, Design methodology, Finite element analysis, Joining, Linear programming
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Structural Topology Optimization for Forced Frequency Vibrations

Ciro A. Soto, R. J. Yang, Richard DeVries
Proc. ASME. DETC-CIE96, Volume 3: 22nd Design Automation Conference, V003T03A045, August 18–22, 1996
Paper No: 96-DETC/DAC-1477
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/96-DETC/DAC-1477
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Topics: Optimization, Topology, Vibration, Density, Sensitivity analysis
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Optimal Fastener Pattern Design Considering Bearing Loads

Hemant Chickermane, Hae Chang Gea, R. J. Yang, C. H. Chuang
Proc. ASME. DETC97, Volume 2: 23rd Design Automation Conference, V002T29A087, September 14–17, 1997
Paper No: DETC97/DAC-3770
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DAC-3770
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Topics: Bearings, Design, Fasteners, Stress, Failure, Optimization, Service life (Equipment), Stiffness, Structures, Topology
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A Numerical Study of Crash Optimization

R. J. Yang, C. H. Tho, C. C. Wu, D. Johnson, J. Cheng
Proc. ASME. DETC99, Volume 1: 25th Design Automation Conference, 1045-1053, September 12–16, 1999
Paper No: DETC99/DAC-8590
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC99/DAC-8590
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Topics: Optimization, Computer software, Rails, Design, Response surface methodology, Transients (Dynamics)
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Approximations for Safety Optimization of Large Systems

R. J. Yang, L. Gu, L. Liaw, C. Gearhart, C. H. Tho, X. Liu, B. P. Wang
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2000, Volume 2: 26th Design Automation Conference, 763-772, September 10–13, 2000
Paper No: DETC2000/DAC-14245
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2000/DAC-14245
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Topics: Approximation, Optimization, Safety, Artificial neural networks, Construction, Design, Sampling methods, Simulation, Splines
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Large-Scale, Multidisciplinary Optimization of a Vehicle System in a Scalable, High Performance Computing Environment

Srinivas Kodiyalam, R. J. Yang, Lei Gu, Cheng-Ho Tho
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2001, Volume 2A: 27th Design Automation Conference, 687-696, September 9–12, 2001
Paper No: DETC2001/DAC-21082
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21082
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Topics: Optimization, Vehicles, Design, Safety, Approximation, Automotive design, Cycles, Engineering disciplines, Noise (Sound), Roofs
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Metamodeling Development for Vehicle Frontal Impact Simulation

R. J. Yang, N. Wang, C. H. Tho, J. P. Bobineau, B. P. Wang
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2001, Volume 2A: 27th Design Automation Conference, 27-35, September 9–12, 2001
Paper No: DETC2001/DAC-21012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21012
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Topics: Simulation, Vehicles, Response surface methodology, Design, Errors, Deformation, Engineering systems and industry applications, Finite element model, Modeling, Sampling methods
Journal Articles

Comparing Time Histories for Validation of Simulation Models: Error Measures and Metrics

H. Sarin, M. Kokkolaras, G. Hulbert, P. Papalambros, S. Barbat, R.-J. Yang
Journal: Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control
Article Type: Model Validation And Identification
J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. November 2010, 132(6): 061401.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002478
Published Online: October 28, 2010
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Topics: Errors
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A Comprehensive Metric for Comparing Time Histories in Validation of Simulation Models With Emphasis on Vehicle Safety Applications

H. Sarin, M. Kokkolaras, G. Hulbert, P. Papalambros, S. Barbat, R.-J. Yang
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2008, Volume 1: 34th Design Automation Conference, Parts A and B, 1275-1286, August 3–6, 2008
Paper No: DETC2008-49669
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49669
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Topics: Safety, Simulation models, Vehicles, Testing, Algorithms, Automotive design, Automotive industry, Computational mechanics, Computer simulation, Computer-aided engineering
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Development of Validation Metrics for Vehicle Frontal Impact Simulation

R. J. Yang, G. Li, Y. Fu
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2007, Volume 6: 33rd Design Automation Conference, Parts A and B, 557-562, September 4–7, 2007
Paper No: DETC2007-34124
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34124
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Topics: Simulation, Vehicles, Mathematics, Physics, Computer-aided engineering, Model validation, Wavelets
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Vehicle Structure Optimization for Crash Pulse

Lei Gu, T. Tyan, G. Li, R. J. Yang
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2004, Volume 1: 30th Design Automation Conference, 945-951, September 28–October 2, 2004
Paper No: DETC2004-57479
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2004-57479
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Topics: Optimization, Vehicles, Design, Response surface methodology, Simulation, Computer simulation, Computers, Engineers, Kinematics, Modeling
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Computer Model Validation in Vehicle Crash Safety Design

Lei Gu, R. J. Yang
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2003, Volume 2: 29th Design Automation Conference, Parts A and B, 519-525, September 2–6, 2003
Paper No: DETC2003/DAC-48757
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2003/DAC-48757
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Topics: Computers, Design, Model validation, Safety, Vehicles, Calibration, Computer-aided engineering, Finite element model, Simulation, Transients (Dynamics)
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Developments and Applications of Structural Optimization and Robustness Methods in Vehicle Impacts

R. J. Yang, L. Gu, C. Soto, G. Li, T. Tyan
Proc. ASME. IMECE2004, Transportation: Transportation and Environment, 81-90, November 13–19, 2004
Paper No: IMECE2004-61977
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-61977
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Topics: Robustness, Structural optimization, Vehicles, Optimization, Safety, Simulation, Automotive industry, Computation, Crashworthiness, Design
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Metamodeling Development for Vehicle Frontal Impact Simulation

R. J. Yang, N. Wang, C. H. Tho, J. P. Bobineau, B. P. Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 2005, 127(5): 1014–1020.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1906264
Published Online: January 14, 2005
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Topics: Design, Metamodeling, Modeling, Simulation, Vehicles, Deformation, Response surface methodology, Errors, Sampling methods
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Steady Motion of a Thread Over a Rotating Roller

R.-J. Yang
Journal: Journal of Applied Mechanics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Appl. Mech. March 1994, 61(1): 16–22.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2901393
Published Online: March 1, 1994
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Topics: Rollers, Thread, Boundary-value problems, Circular cylinders, Equations of motion