A Nonlinear Computational Framework for Optimizing Steel End-Plate Connections Using the Finite Element Method and Genetic Algorithms - Grubits, Péter; Balogh, Tamás; Movahedi Rad, Majid (Algorithms, 2025)
Keywords: Algorithms; Analysis; Bolted joints; Civil engineering; Cost control; Design factors; Efficiency; End plates; Finite element analysis; Finite element method; genetic algorithm; Genetic algorithms; Geometric nonlinearity; Load; Mechanical analysis; Methods; nonlinear optimization; Optimization; Optimization techniques; Plastic deformation; Software; steel connection; Steel plates; Strain; Structural design; Structural engineering; Structural safety; United Kingdom