Jan 7, 2025 · In structural design, optimization techniques aim to achieve the most efficient use of materials and resources while meeting performance requirements and addressing environmental and economic constraints.

Jun 10, 2024 · This paper systematically reviews the literature on performance-based design optimization (PBDO) of structures, including buildings and bridges under wind and seismic loading. Prior studies are summarized with an emphasis on different problem formulations.

Design optimization is a cornerstone in the development of structural systems to improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability. In particular, this has become a key strategy for contemporary engineering challenges that involve the minimal use of materials with very stringent performance requirements.

What determines the type of structural optimization? (How to describe the design?) A Heuristic is simply a rule of thumb that hopefully will find a good answer. Why use a Heuristic? Heuristics are typically used to solve complex optimization problems that are difficult to solve to optimality.

Mar 7, 2025 · In this study, a novel hybrid metaheuristic algorithm, termed (BES–GO), is proposed for solving benchmark structural design optimization problems, including welded beam design, three-bar...

Jan 21, 2025 · In the past 30 years , the field of structural topology optimization has developed rapidly, and many representative algorithms such as homogenization algorithm, solid isotropic material...

SRA is not only beneficial to the systematic adjustment of structural safety factors but also a key factor in structural design and operation maintenance [1 – 3].SRA plays a very important role in preventing higher-level risks in the life expectancy of engineering structures [4, 5].Higher-level risks in engineering structures can include catastrophic failures, such as bridge collapses ...

2 days ago · Understanding a building’s carbon emission in the conceptual design phase will become even more essential. Therefore, this study explores the possibilities of using genetic algorithms (GA), a multicriteria optimization method inspired by the evolution process, as a work support for structural engineers in early design phases.

T1 - Heuristic particle elimination algorithm for efficient structural optimization. AU - Oyegbile, Afolarinwa David. AU - Muskulus, Michael. AU - Kolios, Athanasios. PY - 2025. Y1 - 2025. N2 - This research introduces and evaluates the Heuristic Particle Elimination Optimization algorithm, a novel approach to structural design problems.

4 days ago · This research highlights the potential of combining optimization algorithms with machine learning to enhance structural design efficiency and performance beyond traditional iterative approaches. Keywords: Genetic algorithm, Machine learning, Optimal structural design, Steel moment frame, Design Automation. Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation.