In this study, the binary bat algorithm (BBA) for structural topology optimization is implemented.The problem is to find the stiffest structure using a certain amount of material and some constraints using the bit-array representation method.A new filtering algorithm is proposed to make BBA find designs 12VDC Power Supplies with no separated object
With the ongoing negotiations for an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, and the frustration at the end of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3), analyzing the zero draft text, which formed the basis for this negotiation round, is crucial.This analysis examines to what extent
Presented in this paper is a new study of the damaging effect of the tank loads on flexible pavements.The equivalent load was developed on the basis of mechanistic - empirical approach.It was found that the damaging effect of Footwear the studied tank loads is 0.898 to 2.356 times the damaging effect of the standard 18 kips (80 kN) axle load.It was
Background This paper presents findings from a study which sought to understand why health workers working under the results-based financing (RBF) arrangements in Zimbabwe reported being satisfied with the improvements in working conditions and compensation, but paradoxically reported lower motivation levels compared to those not working under RBF