Combinatorial optimization of weld sequence by using a surrogate model to mitigate a weld distortion

International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design

Volumn 7, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 123-139

  Asadi, Mahyar ^a   Goldak, John A ^a  

^a CARLETON UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Combinatorial space; Pipe girth weld; Sequence optimization; Surrogate model; Weld distortion; Welding simulation

Indexed keywords

COMBINATORIAL OPTIMIZATION; OPTIMIZATION;

COMBINATORIAL SPACE; PIPE GIRTH WELD; SEQUENCE OPTIMIZATION; SURROGATE MODEL; WELD DISTORTIONS; WELDING SIMULATION;

WELDS;

EID: 85027953477     PISSN: 15691713     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10999-011-9154-6     Document Type: Article

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