Meta-heuristic Algorithms for Optimal Design of Real-Size Structures. ([2018])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Ali Kaveh, Majid Ilchi Ghazaan.
• Authors: Kaveh, A (Ali), 1948-; Ghazaan, Majid Ilchi
• Contents: Intro; Preface; Contents; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Structural Optimization Using Meta-heuristic Algorithms; 1.2 Goals and Organization of the Present Book; References; 2 Optimization Algorithms Utilized in This Book; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Colliding Bodies Optimization Algorithm; 2.2.1 Theory of Collision Between Two Bodies; 2.2.2 Presentation of CBO; 2.3 The Enhanced Colliding Bodies Optimization Algorithm; 2.4 Vibrating Particles System Algorithm; 2.4.1 Damped Free Vibration; 2.4.2 Presentation of VPS; 2.5 The MDVC-UVPS Algorithm. 2.5.1 The Multi-Design Variable Configurations Cascade Optimization2.5.2 The Upper Bound Strategy; 2.5.3 Presentation of MDVC-UVPS; References; 3 Optimal Design of Usual-Size Skeletal Structures; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Numerical Examples with Frequency Constraints; 3.2.1 A 72-Bar Space Truss Problem; 3.2.2 A Spatial 120-Bar Dome-Shaped Truss Problem; 3.2.3 A 200-Bar Planar Truss Problem; 3.3 Numerical Examples with Strength Constraints; 3.3.1 A Spatial 120-Bar Dome-Shaped Truss Problem; 3.3.2 A 3-Bay 15-Story Frame Problem; 3.3.3 A 3-Bay 24-Story Frame Problem; 3.4 Concluding Remarks. 5.4 Concluding RemarksReferences; 6 Optimal Design of Double-Layer Barrel Vault Space Structures; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Optimal Design of Double-Layer Barrel Vaults; 6.3 Design Examples; 6.3.1 A 384-Bar Double-Layer Barrel Vault; 6.3.2 A 693-Bar Double-Layer Barrel Vault; 6.3.3 A 1536-Bar Double-Layer Barrel Vault; 6.4 Concluding Remarks; References; 7 Optimal Design of Dome-Shaped Trusses; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Frequency Constraint Optimization Problem; 7.3 Design Examples; 7.3.1 A 600-Bar Dome Truss; 7.3.1.1 Constraint Case 1; 7.3.1.2 Constraint Case 2; 7.3.2 A 1180-Bar Dome Truss. 7.3.2.1 Constraint Case 17.3.2.2 Constraint Case 2; 7.3.3 A 1410-Bar Dome Truss; 7.3.3.1 Constraint Case 1; 7.3.3.2 Constraint Case 2; 7.4 Concluding Remarks; References; 8 Optimal Design of Steel Lattice Transmission Line Towers; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Optimal Design of Transmission Line Towers; 8.3 Design Problems; 8.3.1 A 47-Bar Power Transmission Tower; 8.3.2 A 160-Bar Power Transmission Tower; 8.3.3 A 244-Bar Power Transmission Tower; 8.4 Concluding Remarks; References; 9 Optimal Seismic Design of 3D Steel Frames; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Optimum Design Problem of Steel Space Frame.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Copyright Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 624.17713; Engineering; Structural optimization -- Mathematics; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Civil -- General; Structural optimization -- Mathematics; Mathematics -- Applied; Technology & Engineering -- Mechanical; Optimization; Mechanical engineering; Building construction & materials; Engineering mathematics; Mathematical optimization; Mechanical engineering; Maths for engineers; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319787800; 3319787802; 3319787799; 9783319787794
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed April 17, 2018).
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