Multi‐objective Optimization of Geometric Dimensions and Material Composition of Functionally Graded Components

In this paper, we study the two‐dimensional volume fraction optimization of a metal/metal functionally graded material active cooling component. The plane stress transient thermoelastic behavior of the component is analyzed using the element‐free Galerkin method. A multi‐objective genetic algorithm optimization procedure is used to determine the optimal volume fraction distribution and shape parameters that will minimize multiple objectives subject to nonlinear constraints.