Using an integrated optimization methodology based on neural network and genetic algorithm for the optimal placement of energy absorption devices in building structures

Computational Methods in Applied Science and Engineering

Volumn , Issue , 2010, Pages 51-61

  Fallah, N ^a   Bagheri, M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GUILAN   (Iran)

Author keywords

Artificial neural networks; Genetic algorithms; Optimization; Passive control; Viscous dampers

Indexed keywords

EID: 84869404882     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: None     Document Type: Chapter

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