University of Tabriz Water and Soil Science 2008-5133 20 3 2010 10 23 Optimization of Clay Core Dimensions in Earth Dams Using Genetic Algorithm Optimization of Clay Core Dimensions in Earth Dams Using Genetic Algorithm 73 86 1333 FA M Montaseri A Deiminiat AA Ghezelsofloo Journal Article 2014 05 12 Regarding to problems that may arise during optimization of all parts of an earth dam simultaneously,<br />it is more convenient to optimize each part separately by considering the effects of other parts on it. In<br />this research, a new program for optimal geometry design of the clay core in embankment dams was<br />proposed. This program leads to desired design with minimum volume of core materials. A genetic<br />algorithm was employed to fulfill the design. The algorithm, judiciously searches for optimal design<br />within the problem space. While the algorithm searches for optimization, some constraints such as<br />seepage, hydraulic gradient and safety factor of stability are considered. In order to determine the<br />values of these constraints through different kinds of designs, the new simple models were used. These<br />models were obtained by linear regression approach. The results shows that regression models have<br />successful operations and a general optimal plan design of core can be achieved for embankment dams. Regarding to problems that may arise during optimization of all parts of an earth dam simultaneously,<br />it is more convenient to optimize each part separately by considering the effects of other parts on it. In<br />this research, a new program for optimal geometry design of the clay core in embankment dams was<br />proposed. This program leads to desired design with minimum volume of core materials. A genetic<br />algorithm was employed to fulfill the design. The algorithm, judiciously searches for optimal design<br />within the problem space. While the algorithm searches for optimization, some constraints such as<br />seepage, hydraulic gradient and safety factor of stability are considered. In order to determine the<br />values of these constraints through different kinds of designs, the new simple models were used. These<br />models were obtained by linear regression approach. The results shows that regression models have<br />successful operations and a general optimal plan design of core can be achieved for embankment dams. https://water-soil.tabrizu.ac.ir/article_1333_4f4252114e0fd84ef7c532f492995de2.pdf