Parallel evolutionary optimization of structures

• Autorzy: Thierauf G , Cai J.
• Konferencja: Polish Conference on Computer methods in mechanics ; (14 ; 26-28.05.1999 ; Rzeszów, Poland
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

By introducing a variable coding technique, a parallel optimization method based on a combination of GAs and ESs is presented. The advantages of both GAs and ESs, like coding of genetic information and adaptation of optimization parameters, are enhanced by this new method.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

evolutionary optimization; parallel optimization

PL

optymalizacja równoległa; optymalizacja ewolucyjna

• Wydawca: Instytut Podstawowych Problemów Techniki PAN
• Czasopismo: Computer Assisted Mechanics and Engineering Sciences
• Rocznik: 2000
• Tom: Vol. 7, No. 4
• Strony: 735--742
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 11 poz., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Thierauf G

• Department of Civil Engineering, University of Essen, 45117 Essen, Germany

autor

Cai J.

• Department of Civil Engineering, University of Essen, 45117 Essen, Germany

Bibliografia

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