failure into the design of branched water networks. To this end, a new analytical probabilistic model was developed to …

Genetic algorithms (GA) are optimization techniques that are widely used in the design of water distribution networks … “good solution” is introduced. A good solution is a design solution that does not substantially exceed the optimal solution …

A model for the design of detention basin systems is presented that interfaces a simulated annealing (SA) optimization … including the outlet structures subject to design constraints. The program is implemented in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA … to the number of hydrologic simulations, simulated annealing proves to be an effective tool in the optimal design of …