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

Table 3

Optimal design values for the 3D 48-bar space truss (tripod jacket).

Optimal design variables (m)
Variable			Variable		BDV	Variable		BDV
1		0.73	12		0.14	23		0.60
2		0.03	13		12.83	24		0.13
3		0.62	14		0.86	25		12.94
4		0.025	15		0.14	26	S	9.58°
5		0.59	16		13.08	27		0.36
6		0.041	17		0.65	28		0.08
7		0.46	18		0.14	29		0.40
8		0.032	19		13.55	30		0.09
9		0.55	20		0.61	31		5.27
10		0.061	21		0.12	32		1.55
11		1.06	22		9.94	33		0.06
Weight (kgf)		3,901,710	= Best Discovered Value