Structural optimization by genetic algorithm with degeneration (GAd)

2004 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 32-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tetsuyuki Takahama ◽  
Setsuko Sakai ◽  
Takumi Ichimura ◽  
Yoshinori Isomichi
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Structural Optimization

Structural Optimization of Composite Panel with Lamination Parameters and Equivalent Stiffness Laminate Method

2014 ◽  
Vol 496-500 ◽  
pp. 429-435
Author(s):  
Xiao Ping Zhong ◽  
Peng Jin
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Structural Optimization ◽  
Composite Structure ◽  
Optimization Procedure ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Composite Panel ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Equivalent Stiffness ◽  
Lamination Parameters ◽  
Design Variables

Firstly, a two-level optimization procedure for composite structure is investigated with lamination parameters as design variables and MSC.Nastran as analysis tool. The details using lamination parameters as MSC.Nastran input parameters are presented. Secondly, with a proper equivalent stiffness laminate built to substitute for the lamination parameters, a two-level optimization method based on the equivalent stiffness laminate is proposed. Compared with the lamination parameters-based method, the layer thicknesses of the equivalent stiffness laminate are adopted as continuous design variables at the first level. The corresponding lamination parameters are calculated from the optimal layer thicknesses. At the second level, genetic algorithm (GA) is applied to identify an optimal laminate configuration to target the lamination parameters obtained. The numerical example shows that the proposed method without considering constraints of lamination parameters can obtain better optimal results.

scholarly journals Performance of the Modified Dolphin Monitoring Operator for Weight Optimization of Skeletal Structures

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Kaveh ◽  
S.R. Hoseini Vaez ◽  
Pedram Hosseini
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Particle Swarm Optimization ◽  
Structural Optimization ◽  
Differential Evolution ◽  
Optimization Problems ◽  
Harmony Search ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Weight Optimization ◽  
Swarm Optimization ◽  
Population Dispersion

In this study, the Modified Dolphin Monitoring (MDM) operator is used to enhance the performance of some metaheuristic algorithms. The MDM is a recently presented operator that controls the population dispersion in each iteration. Algorithms are selected from some well-established algorithms. Here, this operator is applied on Differential Evolution (DE), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Genetic Algorithm (GA), Vibrating Particles System (VPS), Enhanced Vibrating Particles System (EVPS), Colliding Bodied Optimization (CBO) and Harmony Search (HS) and the performance of these algorithms are evaluated with and without this operator on three well-known structural optimization problems. The results show the performance of this operator on these algorithms for the best, the worst, average and average weight of the first quarter of answers.

A genetic algorithm encoding for cardinality constraints and automatic variable linking in structural optimization

2008 ◽  
Vol 30 (12) ◽  
pp. 3708-3723 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helio J.C. Barbosa ◽  
Afonso C.C. Lemonge ◽  
Carlos C.H. Borges
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Structural Optimization ◽  
Cardinality Constraints

Structural Optimization of Laminated Composite Plates for Maximum Buckling Load Capacity Using Genetic Algorithm

2007 ◽  
Vol 348-349 ◽  
pp. 725-728 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omer Soykasap ◽  
Şükrü Karakaya
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Structural Optimization ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Laminated Composite ◽  
Global Solutions ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Buckling Load ◽  
Laminated Composite Plates ◽  
Static Loads ◽  
Aspect Ratios

In this study, the structural optimization of laminated composite plates for maximum buckling load capacity is performed by using genetic algorithm. The composite plate under consideration is a 64-ply laminate made of graphite/epoxy, is simply supported on four sides, and subject to in-plane compressive static loads. The critical buckling loads are determined for several load cases and different plate aspect ratios using 2-ply stacks of 02, ±45, 902. The problem has multiple global solutions, the results of which are compared with previously published results.

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