Development of an Impact Resistant Design Support System for RC Slabs by Using Genetic Algorithm

In order to develop a useful design support system for impact-resistant RC slab structures, a 3-D nonlinear dynamic FEM, newly developed for impact failure behavior was combined, with the probability genetic algorithm (GA), which is considered to be a useful search procedure for combinatorial optimization problems such as structural design parameters. First, indices for evaluating impact resistance were studied; the, design simulation based on the indices were conducted by combining the layered nonlinear FEM with GA. From the results, the precision and usefulness of the GA-based design support system were examined. In order to obtain more practical design support system, shear reinforcement was taken into account by combining GA with three-dimensional elasto-plastic FEM. Finally, the effectiveness and future potential of the design support system were confirmed by investigating the effect of introducing a database of design plans.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Thomas Telford Limited

  London,   United Kingdom 
• Authors:
  • Emoto, H
  • Miyamoto, A
  • Nakamura, H K
• Conference:
  • Proceeding of the International Symposium Dedicated to Professor Surendra Shah, Northwestern University, USA
  • Location: Dundee Scotland, United Kingdom
  • Date: 2003-9-3 to 2003-9-4
• Publication Date: 2003

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 413-422
• Monograph Title: Role of Concrete in Sustainable Development

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Design; Dynamics; Finite element method; Genetic algorithms; Impact loads; Layered soils; Optimization; Reinforced concrete; Shear reinforcement; Shear strength; Slabs
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; Materials; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01010831
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0727732471
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 30 2005 7:26AM