Truss topology optimisation using genetic algorithms

Authors

Timothy J. McCarthy, University of WollongongFollow
Alexander G. Fenwick, University of Wollonongong

RIS ID

21756

Publication Details

McCarthy, T. J. Fenwick, A. G. (2007). Truss topology optimisation using genetic algorithms. In B. HV. Topping (Eds.), Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on the Application of Artificial Intelligence to Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering (p. [18]). Stirlingshire, Scotland: Civil-Comp Press.

Abstract

This paper focuses on the application of genetic algorithms (GAs) to structural optimisation problems by simultaneously varying member size, truss topology and configuration. The classic ten bar redundant truss problem has been used as a test case. In the first instance, only member size and topology were considered as design variables. In the second case, configuration was introduced as an additional design variable.