Shape Parameter Optimization of Gaussian Radial Basis Function Using Genetic Algorithm for Natural Frequencies of Laminated Composite Plates

Abstract:

Natural frequencies of simply supported laminated composite plates are calculated by the meshless global collocation method based on Gaussian radial basis function. The accuracy of meshless global radial basis function collocation method depends on the choice of shape parameter of radial basis function. In present paper, the shape parameter of Gaussian radial basis function is optimized using the genetic algorithm. Gaussian radial basis function with optimal shape parameter is utilized to analyze the natural frequencies of simply supported laminated composite plates. The present results are compared with the results of available literatures which verify the accuracy of present method.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 709)
• Pages: 153-156
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.709.153
• Online since: December 2014
• Authors: Guo Qing Zhou*, Wei Ping Zhao, Song Xiang
• Keywords: Gaussian Radial Basis Function, Genetic Algorithm (GA), Laminated Composite Plates, Natural Frequency, Optimization, Shape Parameter

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