Selection of appropriate multilayered plate theories by using a genetic like algorithm

Evaluation of mixed theories for laminated plates through the axiomatic/asymptotic method

“…Future works will deal with the construction of best theory diagrams (BTDs) for RMVT models via genetic algorithms. As shown in [49,50,54], the combined use of AAM, CUF and genetic M A N U S C R I P T…”

“…The BTD is a diagram in which, for a given problem, the computationally cheapest structural model for a given accuracy can be read. The BTD is problem-dependent, and it can be obtained by exploiting genetic algorithms [49,50]. The most recent developments have dealt with the definition of more accurate techniques to evaluate the accuracy of the model [51,52], layer-wise plate [53] and shell [54] models.…”

Axiomatic/Asymptotic Technique Applied to Refined Theories for Piezoelectric Plates

“…In addition, two different reduction criteria were proposed: the measurement of the error was conducted in different points along the thickness leading to some problems for different reduced models. Additional analyses through the axiomatic/asymptotic technique are reported in [23], where the authors employed a geneticlike algorithm in order to evaluate the best diagram theory (BDT), which is a graph that reports in function of the error the minimum number of required terms. In addition, an axiomatic/asymptotic technique was employed for the analysis of refined beam theories, as reported in [24].…”

Results on best theories for metallic and laminated shells including Layer-Wise models

“…The BTD is a diagram in which, for a given problem, the computationally cheapest structural model for a given accuracy can be read. The BTD is influenced by a number of geometrical and material parameters, and it can be obtained by exploiting genetic algorithms [35]. The most recent developments have dealt with the definition of more accurate techniques to evaluate the accuracy of the model [36,37] and with layer-wise plate models [38].…”