Design optimisation of steel portal frames using modified distributed genetic algorithms

Issa, H.K., 2010. Design optimisation of steel portal frames using modified distributed genetic algorithms. PhD, Nottingham Trent University.

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Abstract

Distributed genetic algorithms have been modified in this study to improve their quality, performance, and convergence to the optimum solution for structural steel frames. This was achieved by introducing some novelties of the main algorithm of distributed genetic algorithms and applying them in structural optimisation. Among these are the creation of new mutation schemes, adding a crossover scheme, definition of a penalty function, properties of twins, and definition of the reproduction scheme. Many optimisation problems have been designed to minimise the weight of a steel structure and are well documented in the literature. However, having a frame controlled by displacement will necessitate choosing a different approach for the objective function. In addition to weight minimisation, attempts have been made to investigate displacement maximisation and this also forms part of the novelty of this study. Various steel frames in terms of geometry and loading conditions are considered during the optimisation process and they are assumed to have rigid and/or semi-rigid connections. The design optimisations are conducted according to therequirements of both BS 5950 and EC3 codes of practice. A stiffness matrix is developed for a non-prismatic member that is involved in the analysis process.

Item Type:	Thesis
Creators:	Issa, H.K.
Date:	2010
Rights:	This work is the intellectual property of the author. You may copy up to 5% of this work for private study, or personal, non-commercial research. Any re-use of the information contained within this document should be fully referenced, quoting the author, title, university, degree level and pagination. Queries or requests for any other use, or if a more substantial copy is required, should be directed in the owner of the Intellectual Property Rights.
Divisions:	Schools > School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment
Record created by:	EPrints Services
Date Added:	09 Oct 2015 09:34
Last Modified:	09 Oct 2015 09:34
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/143

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