Improvements of simple genetic algorithm in structural design

TYU CHEN, CJEI CHEN - International Journal for Numerical …, 1997 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The efficiency of Simple Genetic Algorithm (SGA) can be improved by some
strategies. They are elitest strategy, multi‐point crossover, identification of passive design …

[PDF][PDF] A robust genetic algorithm for structural optimization

SY Chen, SD Rajan - Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 2000 - smartdo.co
The focus of this paper is on the development and implementation of a methodology for
automated design of discrete structural systems. The research is aimed at utilizing Genetic …

Towards structural optimization via the genetic algorithm

WM Jenkins - Computers & Structures, 1991 - Elsevier
The paper describes an investigation into the application of the genetic algorithm in the
optimization of structural design. Stochastic processes generate an initial population of …

Evaluation of crossover techniques in genetic algorithm based optimum structural design

O Hasançebi, F Erbatur - Computers & Structures, 2000 - Elsevier
Crossover is one of the three basic operators in any genetic algorithm (GA). Several
crossover techniques have been proposed and their relative merits are currently under …

Design of framed structures using a genetic algorithm

C Camp, S Pezeshk, G Cao - 1997 - digitalcommons.memphis.edu
A design procedure is presented incorporating a genetic algorithm for framed structures
composed of discrete structural elements. The objective function considered is the total …

Discrete optimization of structures using genetic algorithms

S Rajeev, CS Krishnamoorthy - Journal of structural engineering, 1992 - ascelibrary.org
Optimizing most structural systems used in practice requires considering design variables as
discrete quantities. The paper presents a simple genetic algorithm for optimizing structural …

[图书][B] Optimized design of framed structures using a genetic algorithm

G Cao - 1996 - search.proquest.com
A design procedure is presented incorporating a genetic algorithm for framed structures
composed of discrete structural elements. The objective function considered is the total …

Discrete optimal design using a genetic algorithm

DE Grierson, WH Pak - Topology design of structures, 1993 - Springer
A genetic algorithm is applied for the optimal design of skeletal building structures
accounting for discrete sizing, geometrical and topological variables. An approximate fitness …

Optimal sizing, geometrical and topological design using a genetic algorithm

DE Grierson, WH Pak - Structural optimization, 1993 - Springer
A genetic algorithm is applied for the optimal design of skeletal building structures
accounting for discrete sizing, geometrical and topological variables. An approximate …

Genetic algorithms as an approach to configuration and topology design

CD Chapman, K Saitou… - … and Information in …, 1993 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Abstract The Genetic Algorithm, a search and optimization technique based on the theory of
natural selection, is applied to problems of structural topology optimization. Given a …