Abstract
Design optimization of space structures considering geometrical and material nonlinearities is achieved by continuous virtual sub population (CVSP) evolutionary algorithm. The design variables are cross-sectional areas of the elements. Design constraints include structural and stability constraints. Tension and compression stresses are limited to their critical values and nodal displacements are restricted to their allowable values. The overall loss of stability is also checked during the optimization process and some restrictions on design variable are considered. The test examples presented demonstrate that further reduction is possible in the structural weight by including the nonlinear behavior in the optimal
design process.
Keywords
Optimal design, Space structures, Nonlinear behavior, Evolutionary algorithm.
Citation
ALI KHAKI, SAEED GHOLIZADEH, Optimization of space structures, Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials - Rapid Communications, 4, 11, November 2010, pp.1881-1885 (2010).
Submitted at: Sept. 30, 2010
Accepted at: Nov. 10, 2010