Multi-objective optimization of the sandwich panels with prismatic cores using genetic algorithms

International Journal of Solids and Structures

Volumn 44, Issue 17, 2007, Pages 5466-5480

  Tan, X H ^a   Soh, A K ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

Buckling; Genetic algorithms; Heat transfer performance; Light weight structures; Multi objective optimization; Prismatic sandwich panels

Indexed keywords

HEAT TRANSFER PERFORMANCE; OPTIMA; PRISMATIC CORES; PRISMATIC SANDWICH PANELS;

BUCKLING; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; HEAT TRANSFER; MULTIOBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION; PRISMS; SANDWICH STRUCTURES;

STRUCTURAL PANELS;

EID: 34447266975     PISSN: 00207683     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2007.01.006     Document Type: Article

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