Improving the efficiency of genetic algorithms for frame designs

Engineering Optimization

Volumn 30, Issue 3-4, 1998, Pages 281-307

  Chen, S Y ^a   Rajan, S D ^a  

^a Arizona State University   (United States)

Author keywords

AISI; Frame design; Genetic algorithm; Optimal design; Roof truss; Structural optimization

Indexed keywords

CODES (STANDARDS); FUNCTIONS; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; ITERATIVE METHODS; ROOFS; STRUCTURAL DESIGN; STRUCTURAL FRAMES; TRUSSES;

ROOF TRUSSES; STRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION;

OPTIMIZATION;

EID: 0031618448     PISSN: 0305215X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03052159808941248     Document Type: Article

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