Surrogate-based design optimization of the binder cover combining performance and production cost

Abstract

This study integrates surrogate models into combined design optimization of a binder cover, considering production cost and performance constraints. Results reveal that models trained on substantial datasets achieve designs close to the global optimum. Incorporating model variance into constraints prediction in surrogate-based optimization improves robustness and accuracy, especially with noisy functions. This modification enhances the likelihood of obtaining feasible designs, reducing computational demands and showcasing the potential of smaller datasets in predicting local optima.