Optimization of Support Structures for Offshore Wind Turbines Using Genetic Algorithm with Domain-Trimming

Table 2

Optimal design values for the 3D 64-bar space truss (quatropod jacket).

Optimal design variables (m)
Variable			Variable		BDV	Variable		BDV
1		0.74	12		0.14	23		0.57
2		0.055	13		13.53	24		0.08
3		0.71	14		0.96	25		13.50
4		0.047	15		0.12	26	S	8.00°
5		0.64	16		11.75	27		0.59
6		0.036	17		0.74	28		0.07
7		0.55	18		0.13	29		0.45
8		0.037	19		13.91	30		0.07
9		0.54	20		0.59	31		5.10
10		0.035	21		0.12	32		1.80
11		0.84	22		9.80	33		0.06
Weight (kgf)		3,965,364	= Best Discovered Value