In order to develop a useful design support system for impact-resistant RC slab structures, a 3-D nonlinear dynamic FEM, newly developed for impact failure behaviors was combined, with the probability genetic algorithm (GA), which is a useful search procedure for combinatorial optimization problems such as structural design parameters. First, indices for evaluating impact resistance were studied; then, design simulation based on the indices were conducted by combining the layered nonlinear FEM with GA. From the results, the precision and usefulness of the GA-based design support system were examined. In order to obtain a more practical design support system, shear reinforcement was taken into account by combining GA with three-dimensional elasto-plastic FEM. Finally, the effectiveness and future potential of the design support system were confirmed by investigating the effect of introducing a database of design plans.

  • INTRODUCTION

  • DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN SUPPORT SYSTEM

  • VERIFICATION OF THE STRUCTURAL DESIGN SUPPORT SYSTEM

  • DESIGN SIMULATION

  • CONCLUSIONS

  • REFERENCES

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