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| Author(s): |
Sandra Rita de Oliveira
Total Authors: 1
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| Document type: | Master's Dissertation |
| Press: | São Paulo. |
| Institution: | Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Escola Politécnica (EP/BC) |
| Defense date: | 1998-04-22 |
| Examining board members: |
Oscar Brito Augusto;
Carlos Alberto Nunes Dias;
José Reinaldo Silva
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| Advisor: | Oscar Brito Augusto |
| Abstract | |
In this work, the Genetic Algorithm (GA), a non linear programming algorithm, is used for the computer aided design of ocean structures. It was applied in a Hatch Cover and Pressure Vessel design. The results were compared to those obtained with some classical algorithms found in technical literature. However, these algorithms, originally, work with continuous variables, then some improvements were incorporated in order to make possible its application to discrete variables. Tests show the Genetic Algorithm approach to be a good algorithm for exploring search spaces due to its globality and flexibility. (AU) | |