Permutation genetic algorithm for stacking sequence design of composite laminates

Buckling optimization of composite laminates using a hybrid algorithm under Puck failure criterion constraint

“…35 Any information on GA is not given here due to the fact that GA has been frequently used in laminate optimization problems. [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] However, relatively new algorithm trust region reflective algorithm (TRRA) will be briefly introduced.…”

Buckling optimisation of sandwich cylindrical panels

“…), as an evolutionary approach, has attracted special concern especially in discrete optimisation procedures in which the design variables are of discrete type [15]. This algorithm has been used extensively in the design optimisation of composite flat plates and laminated shells [16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24] ENREF_20. Authors in [25,26] EN-REF_24 have presented a strategy for stacking sequence optimisation of laminated cylindrical panels with respect to their vibration and buckling behaviour.…”

DMTO – a method for Discrete Material and Thickness Optimization of laminated composite structures

“…MC3 limits the number of identical contiguous layers through the thickness to reduce the risk of matrix cracking. This type of constraint has been investigated by e.g., Le Riche and Haftka (1993), Liu et al (1999), Toropov et al (2005), and Liu et al (2011) in the context of stacking sequence optimization with GA's. Also, Bruyneel et al (2012) included this constraint for discrete material optimization with constant thickness.…”