TY - JOUR
T1 - Multi-objective design optimisation
T2 - Getting more for less
AU - Evins, R.
AU - Joyce, S.C.
AU - Pointer, P.
AU - Sharma, S.
AU - Vaidyanathan, R.
AU - Williams, C.
PY - 2012/5
Y1 - 2012/5
N2 - Multi-objective optimisation can help civil engineers achieve higher performance for lower costs in their designs. This is true whether 'performance' applies to structural strength or energy use, or whether 'cost' measures financial outlay or occupant satisfaction: if it can be quantified it can be optimised in some form. By exploring trade-offs between conflicting objectives and constraints, multi-objective optimisation enables informed decision-making. This paper outlines the principles and benefits of multi-objective optimisation and the means of implementation. The complementary aspects of parametric modelling and optimisation are discussed as an aid to the flexible design of buildings and structures. A range of real design problems are considered, including structural and environmental examples.
AB - Multi-objective optimisation can help civil engineers achieve higher performance for lower costs in their designs. This is true whether 'performance' applies to structural strength or energy use, or whether 'cost' measures financial outlay or occupant satisfaction: if it can be quantified it can be optimised in some form. By exploring trade-offs between conflicting objectives and constraints, multi-objective optimisation enables informed decision-making. This paper outlines the principles and benefits of multi-objective optimisation and the means of implementation. The complementary aspects of parametric modelling and optimisation are discussed as an aid to the flexible design of buildings and structures. A range of real design problems are considered, including structural and environmental examples.
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UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/cien.11.00014
U2 - 10.1680/cien.11.00014
DO - 10.1680/cien.11.00014
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84870978501
SN - 0965-089X
VL - 165
SP - 5
EP - 10
JO - Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Civil Engineering
JF - Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Civil Engineering
IS - 5
ER -