The Shape Optimization of Concrete Gravity Dam Based on GA-APDL

The investment and size of Hydraulic structures is usually huge and its working conditions are complex. If the optimization techniques are applied, the project investment can be effective economized, the period can be shorted. Thus the Economic and social benefits exerted in advance. In the paper, after the Defects of the optimization method and applications defects in the hydraulic structures, the finite element structural analysis software ANSYS which is used commonly in the field of hydraulic structure as a platform, the APDL and Intelligent Optimization method-genetic algorithm are coupled. That is to say, a new hydraulic structure optimization method with a unified, easy operation and good optimizes effectiveness is put forward. In the end, the example shows the effectiveness of the methods.