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Optimized Design of a Steel-Glass Parabolic Vault Using Evolutionary Multi-Objective Algorithms
The paper explores the possibilities offered by evolutionary multi-objective algorithms in structural design. The developed procedure includes the parameterization of a 3D structure, the automatic generation of a finite element (FE) model, and the optimum design. The search of the optimum solution is dealt with using two commercial software packages: Straus7, for FE analysis, and modeFrontier, for optimal search, interlinked by a program purposely developed (SCU, system control unit). The optimum design of a structure needs a different approach with respect to the traditional design. The paper presents a possible approach and describes more in detail the data pre and post processing including the choice of the solutions on the Pareto's front. A case study, a steel-glass vault roof built in Badenweiler (Germany), is used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach. A significant economical saving can be achieved when the optimum design solution is used. The proposed algorithm can then be employed as a useful tool to help the designer in the complex design process.
Optimized Design of a Steel-Glass Parabolic Vault Using Evolutionary Multi-Objective Algorithms
The paper explores the possibilities offered by evolutionary multi-objective algorithms in structural design. The developed procedure includes the parameterization of a 3D structure, the automatic generation of a finite element (FE) model, and the optimum design. The search of the optimum solution is dealt with using two commercial software packages: Straus7, for FE analysis, and modeFrontier, for optimal search, interlinked by a program purposely developed (SCU, system control unit). The optimum design of a structure needs a different approach with respect to the traditional design. The paper presents a possible approach and describes more in detail the data pre and post processing including the choice of the solutions on the Pareto's front. A case study, a steel-glass vault roof built in Badenweiler (Germany), is used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach. A significant economical saving can be achieved when the optimum design solution is used. The proposed algorithm can then be employed as a useful tool to help the designer in the complex design process.
Optimized Design of a Steel-Glass Parabolic Vault Using Evolutionary Multi-Objective Algorithms
Amadio, Claudio (author) / Fragiacomo, Massimo (author) / Lucia, Pasquale (author) / de Luca, Olindo (author)
International Journal of Space Structures ; 23 ; 21-33
2008-03-01
13 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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