Research Article

Simultaneous Shape and Stacking Sequence Optimization of Laminated Composite Free-Form Shells Using Multi-Island Genetic Algorithm

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Optimal shapes and stacking sequences with increased number of variable control points (Approach 2). (a) Shell 2 [0°/90°/−45°2/45°/−45°/0°2]s. (b) Shell 3 [−45°/0°/90°/45°2/0°/90°/−45°]s.
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