Optimal reinforcing of reticular structures
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Keywords
Structural optimisation, reticular structures, reinforced struc- tures, genetic algorithms
Abstract
This article presents an application of Genetic Algorithms (GA) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to solve a structural optimisation problem on reticular plastic structures. Structural optimisation is used to modify the original shape by placing reinforcements at optimum locations. As a result, a reduction in the maximum stress by 14,70% for a structure with a final volume increase of 8,36% was achieved. This procedure solves the structural optimisation problem by adjusting the original mold and thereby avoiding the re-construction of a new one.
PACS: 02.60.Pn
MSC: 65-XX
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