Study of genetic algorithm parameters and environmental conditions to optimize a rigid riser configuration

• Grant number: 07/04141-7
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: September 01, 2007
• End date: August 31, 2008
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Naval and Oceanic Engineering - Marine and Ocean Structures
• Principal Investigator: Clóvis de Arruda Martins
• Grantee: Fernando Sirota de Azevedo
• Host Institution: Escola Politécnica (EP). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil

Abstract

The design of a riser is a very complex task, as it must meet the requirements for a great number of environmental conditions, that may occur during its useful life. To facilitate and speed the process, genetic algorithms are an alternative, that search the best configuration to meet an objective and obey a set of pre-stablished design criteria, as maximum stresses.