Development of genetic algorithm based approach for structural optimisation

This thesis investigates the applicability of artificial intelligence based approach to structural optimisation design problem solving. Specifically, a hybrid approach integrating the genetic algorithm based search strategy with heuristic design methodology is presented. This approach is used for th...

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Main Author: Yang, Jia Ping
Other Authors: Soh, Chee Kiong
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spelling sg-ntu-dr.10356-194382023-03-03T19:22:46Z Development of genetic algorithm based approach for structural optimisation Yang, Jia Ping Soh, Chee Kiong School of Civil and Structural Engineering DRNTU::Engineering::Civil engineering::Structures and design This thesis investigates the applicability of artificial intelligence based approach to structural optimisation design problem solving. Specifically, a hybrid approach integrating the genetic algorithm based search strategy with heuristic design methodology is presented. This approach is used for the least-weight design of discrete structures subject to structural performance constraints related to member allowable stress, joint displacement and member buckling computed via finite element analysis. The cross-sectional areas, location and topology of the structural members are described by the sizing, geometric and topological variables respectively. Doctor of Philosophy (CSE) 2009-12-11T09:15:40Z 2009-12-11T09:15:40Z 1996 1996 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/10356/19438 en NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY 245 p. application/pdf
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Yang, Jia Ping
Development of genetic algorithm based approach for structural optimisation
description This thesis investigates the applicability of artificial intelligence based approach to structural optimisation design problem solving. Specifically, a hybrid approach integrating the genetic algorithm based search strategy with heuristic design methodology is presented. This approach is used for the least-weight design of discrete structures subject to structural performance constraints related to member allowable stress, joint displacement and member buckling computed via finite element analysis. The cross-sectional areas, location and topology of the structural members are described by the sizing, geometric and topological variables respectively.
author2 Soh, Chee Kiong
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author Yang, Jia Ping
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title Development of genetic algorithm based approach for structural optimisation
title_short Development of genetic algorithm based approach for structural optimisation
title_full Development of genetic algorithm based approach for structural optimisation
title_fullStr Development of genetic algorithm based approach for structural optimisation
title_full_unstemmed Development of genetic algorithm based approach for structural optimisation
title_sort development of genetic algorithm based approach for structural optimisation
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