Optimum shape design of space structures by genetic algorithm

International Journal of Space Structures

Volumn 24, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 45-57

  Salajegheh, E ^a   Mashayekhi, M ^a   Khatibinia, M ^a   Kaykha, M ^a  

^a SHAHID BAHONAR UNIVERSITY OF KERMAN   (Iran)

Author keywords

Domes; Double layer grids; Genetic algorithm; Shape optimization; Space structures

Indexed keywords

DOMES; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; SHAPE OPTIMIZATION; SPACE APPLICATIONS; SPACE PLATFORMS;

CROSS SECTIONAL AREA; DOUBLE LAYER GRIDS; ELEMENTS OF THE STRUCTURES; MODIFIED GENETIC ALGORITHMS; OPTIMUM SHAPE DESIGN; SHAPE DESIGN VARIABLES; SPACE STRUCTURE; SUPPORT CONDITIONS;

STRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION;

EID: 73449132565     PISSN: 09560599     EISSN: 20598033     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1260/026635109788251502     Document Type: Article

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