The mathematical models and solution algorithms for optimization of grillage-type foundations arc presented. Optimization of grillage is based on optimization of separate beams comprising grillage. Minimising of maximum in absolute value vertical reactive force, bending moment, and reaction-bending moment together is sought in a separate beam. All these problems are non-linear, therefore are solved iteratively changing in each iteration the structure shape to a better neighbouring shape. Solution of this requires three steps: finite element analysis, analytical sensitivity analysis, and optimal re-design via linear mathematical programming. The main problem related to the proposed technique is to guarantee the global minimum solution. Engineering algorithm is suggested for avoidance of local minimum solutions: optimization procedure starts from quasi-optimal initial pile placement scheme, which is designed by a special expert system.
Abstract:Modified genetic algorithm with special phenotypes' selection and crossover operators with default specified rules is proposed in this paper thus refusing the random crossover. The suggested crossover operator enables wide distribution of genes of the best phenotypes over the whole population. During selection and crossover, the best phenotypes of the newest population and additionally the genes of the best individuals of two previous populations are involved. The effectiveness of the modified algorithm is shown numerically on the real-life global optimization problem from civil engineering -the optimal pile placement problem under grillage-type foundations. This problem is a fair indicator for global optimization algorithms since the ideal solutions are known in advance but with unknown magnitudes of design parameters. Comparison of the proposed algorithm with 6 other stochastic optimization algorithms clearly reveals its advantages: at similar accuracy level the algorithm requires less time for tuning of genetic parameters and provides narrower confidence intervals on the results than other algorithms.
The mathematical models and solution algorithms for optimization of grillage-type foundations are presented. Optimization of grillage is based on optimization of separate beams comprising grillage. Minimising of maximum in absolute value vertical reactive force, bending moment, and reaction-bending moment together is sought in a separate beam. All these problems are non-linear, therefore are solved iteratively changing in each iteration the structure shape to a better neighbouring shape. Solution of this requires three steps: finite element analysis, analytical sensitivity analysis, and optimal re-design via linear mathematical programming. The main problem related to the proposed technique is to guarantee the global minimum solution. Engineering algorithm is suggested for avoidance of local minimum solutions: optimization procedure starts from quasi-optimal initial pile placement scheme, which is designed by a special expert system.
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