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Optimal location of supports in beam structures using genetic algorithms

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Real structures can be thought as an assembly of components, as for instances plates, shells and beams. This later type of component is very commonly found in structures like frames which can involve a significant degree of complexity or as a reinforcement element of plates or shells. To obtain the desired mechanical behavior of these components or to improve their operating conditions when rehabilitating structures, one of the eventual parameters to consider for that purpose, when possible, is the location of the supports. In the present work, a beam-type structure is considered, and for a set of cases concerning different number and types of supports, as well as different load cases, the authors optimize the location of the supports in order to obtain minimum values of the maximum transverse deflection. The optimization processes are carried out using genetic algorithms. The results obtained, clearly show a good performance of the approach proposed. © 2014 IEEE.

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Beam Deflection Curve Genetic Algorithms Structural Analysis Structural Optimization Universal Equations

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LOUREIRO, Diógenes; LOJA, Maria Amélia Ramos; SILVA, Tiago Alexandre Narciso da – Optimal location of supports in beam structures using genetic algorithms. In 6th World Congress on Nature and Biologically Inspired Computing, NaBIC. New York : IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2014. ISBN: 978-147995937-2. Art. nr. 6921894, pp. 293-298.

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