ISSN:
0934-4373
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract An evolutional system design methodology for generating conceptual moving structural designs by computer is prognosed in which multiobjective optimization strategies are used. In this methodology, operators for evolution are defined as factors for causing evolution, so that actions by these operators on prior design solutions will generate new design solutions. Here, a number of environments are prepared, each of which has different evaluative functions expressed as multiobjective optimization problems. The evolution of design solutions thus occurs in a variety of environments. A given environment can be considered as imposing a set of criteria in which specific abilities are crucial or advantageous. Using a variety of environments to generate solutions has advantages: (1) a broader range of solutions is obtained, and (2) by moving a solution generated in one environment to a different one, additional “species” of solutions can be generated to good advantage. The proposed methodology is applied to computer-generated moving structural systems consisting of arms and joints, as well as the data for moving these structures.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01271432
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