Multiobjective optimization of laminated composites using finite element method and genetic algorithm

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Volumn 24, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 273-285

  Deka, Dhyan Jyoti ^a   Sandeep, G ^a   Chakraborty, D ^a   Dutta, A ^a  

^a INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GUWAHATI   (India)

Author keywords

Failure criteria; Finite element method; Genetic algorithm; Hybrid composite laminate; Optimization

Indexed keywords

COMPOSITE STRUCTURES; FAILURE ANALYSIS; FIBER REINFORCED PLASTICS; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; OPTIMIZATION; STIFFNESS;

FAILURE CRITERIA; HYBRID COMPOSITE LAMINATES; LAMINATE THICKNESS; STIFFNESS RATIO;

LAMINATED COMPOSITES;

EID: 17044417370     PISSN: 07316844     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0731684405043555     Document Type: Article

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