An integrated approach for optimum design of bridge decks using genetic algorithms and artificial neural networks

Advances in Engineering Software

Volumn 38, Issue 7, 2007, Pages 475-487

  Srinivas, V ^a   Ramanjaneyulu, K ^a  

^a CSIR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTRE   (India)

Author keywords

Artificial neural networks; Constraints; Cost optimization; Genetic algorithm; Grillage analogy; Objective function; T girder bridge

Indexed keywords

BACKPROPAGATION; CONSTRAINT THEORY; COST ACCOUNTING; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; NEURAL NETWORKS; OPTIMIZATION;

COST OPTIMIZATION; GRILLAGE ANALOGY; OBJECTIVE FUNCTIONS; T-GIRDER BRIDGES;

BRIDGE DECKS;

EID: 33847678625     PISSN: 09659978     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.advengsoft.2006.09.016     Document Type: Article

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