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 obtained by simultaneous optimization in Example 1. (a) Shell 1 [−45°/90°/45°/90°/45°2/−45°2]s; (b) Shell 2 [90°/0°/−45°2/45°/−45°/90°/0°]s; (c) Shell 3 [−45°/90°/45°2/90°/−45°/0°/45°]s.
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