Multi-Objective Evolutionary Seismic Design with Passive Energy Dissipation Systems

The problem of multi-objective seismic design optimization is examined within the context of passive energy dissipation systems. In particular, a genetic algorithm approach is developed to enable the evaluation of the Pareto front, where maximum inter-story drifts and maximum total accelerations, bo...

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Published in:Journal of earthquake engineering : JEE 2009-07, Vol.13 (6), p.758-790
Main Authors: Lavan, Oren, Dargush, Gary F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Design optimization
Energy dissipation
Genetic Algorithms
Multi-Objective Optimization
NonStructural Components
Passive Energy Dissipation Systems
Performance-Based Seismic Design
Structural engineering
Structural Optimization
Tradeoff analysis
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Summary:The problem of multi-objective seismic design optimization is examined within the context of passive energy dissipation systems. In particular, a genetic algorithm approach is developed to enable the evaluation of the Pareto front, where maximum inter-story drifts and maximum total accelerations, both important measures for damage, serve as objectives. Here the cost of the passive system is considered as a constraint, although it could be included instead as a third objective. Hysteretic, viscoelastic and viscous dampers are all considered as possible design strategies, as well as the weakening plus damping concept. Since different types of passive systems are included, diversity of the Pareto front becomes a key issue, which is addressed successfully through an innovative definition of fitness. The multi-objective framework enables the evaluation of trade-offs between the two objectives and, consequently, provides vital information for the decision maker. Furthermore, the results presented offer valuable insight into the characteristics of optimal passive designs for the different objectives. Some of these characteristics confirm results reported elsewhere, while others are presented here for the first time.
ISSN:1363-2469
1559-808X
DOI:10.1080/13632460802598545