Evolutionary algorithms (EAs) are general-purpose stochastic search methods that use the metaphor of evolution as the key element in the design and implementation of computer-based problems solving systems. During the past two decades, EAs have attracted much attention and wide applications in a...

The difficulties associated with using classical mathematical programming methods on complex optimization problems have contributed to the development of alternative and efficient numerical approaches. Recently, to overcome the limitations of classical optimization methods, researchers have...

Tolerancing is an important issue in product and manufacturing process designs. The allocation of design tolerances between the components of a mechanical assembly and manufacturing tolerances in the intermediate machining steps of component fabrication can significantly affect the quality,...