Algoritmos genéticos para otimização de estruturas reticuladas baseadas em modelos adaptativos e lagrangeano aumentado

Abstract

Penalty strategies are widely used in dealing with problems with constraints. Problems inherent in the choice of appropriate values for the terms of penalties dificult to obtain reliable and strong results in its application in problems of structural optimization. Techniques based on models of adaptive penalty has shown some success when applied in conjunction with evolutionary algorithms. Here is presented a new alternative using augmented Lagrangian strategy for dealing with the problem of constrained structural optimizations. It is found in the literature models for adaptive penalties as well as the use of the augmented Lagrangian together with generational genetic algorithms. The aim of this work is to adapt a model of penalization for non-generational genetic algorithm, as well as create an algorithm based on augmented Lagrangian as also for a non-generational algorithm. These algorithms were applied to structures, widely used in construction as coverage of gymnasiums, hangars, etc.. The performance of these types of structures and functions was analyzed using mathematical techniques for handling constraints presented in this work. This was done during the search for optimal solutions in an attempt to minimize costs and satisfy the constraints appropriate for various structures and mathematical functions.