Global Stability Analysis of Structures and Foundations Based on Genetic Algorithm

A new approach for global stability analysis of structures and foundations, in which the Genetic Algorithm is adopted, is presented on the basis of slice method. The corresponding program is established and a real engineering example has been calculated, and this method is compared with other searching methods,which proved the unmatchable superiority and high efficiency of the method. The presentation of Genetic Algorithm in civil engineering field is undoubtedly of great value.