Dear Users,

I am using MATLAB-built in GA (genetic algorithm) optimiser to attain a minimised objective function; for example (c11-c12/c13)-1. The definition of the objective function involves elastic constants from the stiffness matrix (as shown in the example of obj func) which are achieved from an analysis in Abaqus. Using these elastic constants the value of the objective function is evaluated. Constraints, and design variables are defined in the optimisation module which is supposed to return an optimised structural configuration at the end of the process. 
 

This would require automating the Abaqus analysis, reading the output file to attain elastic constants and inputting it in MATLAB to automate the entire process. I need to ensure the abaqus analysis runs for each configuration, outputs the requirement values to the optimiser in MATLAB and the chain goes on until I have the desired optimal structure with specified constraints. 

Any leads on how this can be done? Thanks.