Abstract: This paper presents a procedure to optimize the design of circular cellular cofferdam structures using genetic algorithms. The design of the cellular cofferdam structures is usually done using a trial and error procedure whereby a designer usually considers a trial design based on previous experience of a designing a similar structure and checks for its feasibility for the given site conditions. This however is not the most cost effective design. In this paper a circular type cellular cofferdam is designed by minimizing the cost of materials required for the construction of the cofferdam. The stability of the design is ensured by keeping constraints on the design of the dam to protect against various modes of failure. The cost is minimized by using genetic algorithms, and the design corresponding to the minimized cost is the optimum design of the cofferdam.
Keywords: cellular cofferdam structures, circular type, genetic algorithms.
Title: Design Optimization of Cellular Cofferdam using Genetic Algorithms
Author: Pratik Tagwale
International Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering Research
ISSN 2348-7607 (Online)
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