Generative algorithms to search for optimal geometric configuration for seismic barriers/seismic metamaterials
| Dates: | 28 February 2023 |
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| Times: | 15:00 - 16:00 |
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| What is it: | Lecture |
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| Organiser: | Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, External researchers, Adults, Alumni, Current University students, General public |
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| Speaker: | Dr. Vladimir Bratov |
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Please note that this is a hybrid event. You can join in-person or through zoom.
Abstract of the lecture
Utilization of seismic barriers and seismic metamaterials for protection against hazardous impact of natural or technogenic vibrations is an extremely promising emerging technology to secure protection to buildings, structures and entire areas against earthquakes, high-speed transport induced vibrations, etc. It will bedemonstrated that addition of complimentary geometric features to a simple barrier shape is providing a possibility to significantly increase the resulting protection. An interesting and promising result is the existence of optimal (providing best possible protection) nontrivial barrier shapes. Identification of optimal geometric shapes for protective structures is performed utilizing generative algorithms (genetic algorithm, particle swarm optimization). Employment of generative algorithms is making it possible to evaluate optimal shape within limited number of computations
About the lecturer
More information about Dr. Vladimir Bratov is available at https://www.bratov.com/
Speaker
Dr. Vladimir Bratov
Role: University Lecturer
Organisation: Edinburgh Napier University
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