... orientation in composite cylindrical shell. The optimization is carried out by coupling analytical and finite element (FE) results with a genetic algorithm (GA)-based optimization scheme developed in MATLAB. Linear eigenvalue were performed to evaluate the buckling behaviour of composite cylinders...

...Kaixuan Feng; Zhenzhou Lu Purpose This study aims to propose an efficient method for solving reliability-based design optimization (RBDO) problems. Design/methodology/approach In the proposed algorithm, genetic algorithm (GA) is employed to search the global optimal solution of design...

... is checked by ANOVA and used as a fitness function. Multiobjective optimization is carried out with a genetic algorithm to arrive at the optimal solution. Findings The hybrid composite patch has maintained equilibrium between the SIF reduction and rise of the peel stress. The repair efficiency and repair...

... that the model predictions become valid from materials engineering point of view. Design/methodology/approach Genetic algorithm (GA) is used in different ways for incorporating system knowledge during training the ANN. In case of training, the ANN in multi-objective optimization mode, with prediction error...

... to the heuristic nature of design problems. The purpose of this paper is to propose a computational tool based on genetic algorithms, applied to the optimal design of cross-sections (solid tubes) of 3D truss structures. Design/methodology/approach – The main feature of this genetic algorithm approach...

..., is then synthesized and characterized. Findings – The paper has demonstrated the ANN- and genetic algorithm (GA)-based design of a hitherto unexplored alloy by utilizing the existing information concerning the component alloy systems. The paper also established that analyses of the Pareto solutions generated...

... of penetration (P)), considering the ranges of the process parameters using evolutionary algorithms, namely genetic algorithm (GA) and simulated annealing (SA) algorithm. Design/methodology/approach – The modeling of welding parameters in flux cored arc welding process using a set of experimental data...