Application of multi-objective genetic algorithm to bridge maintenance

Abstract

In order to establish a rational bridge management program, it is necessary to develop a cost-effective decision-support system for the maintenance of bridges. In this paper, an attempt is made to develop a new multi-objective genetic algorithm for the bridge management system that can provide practical maintenance plans. Several numerical examples are presented to demonstrate the applicability and efficiency of the proposed method. © 2006 International Federation for Information Processing.