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Optimum design of nonlinear steel frames with semi-rigid connections using a genetic algorithm
E. S. Kameshki,Mehmet Polat Saka +1 more
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In this paper, a genetic algorithm based optimum design method is presented for nonlinear multistorey steel frames with semi-rigid connections, which obtains a frame with the least weight by selecting appropriate sections from a standard set of steel sections such as wide flange sections of AISC or universal sections of British standard.About:
This article is published in Computers & Structures.The article was published on 2001-07-01. It has received 134 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Steel design.read more
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Size optimization of space trusses using Big Bang-Big Crunch algorithm
Ali Kaveh,Siamak Talatahari +1 more
TL;DR: A Hybrid Big Bang-Big Crunch (HBB-BC) optimization algorithm is employed for optimal design of truss structures and numerical results demonstrate the efficiency and robustness of the H BB-BC method compared to other heuristic algorithms.
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Optimum design of steel frames using harmony search algorithm
TL;DR: In this paper, a meta-heuristic search method based on the analogy between the performance process of natural music and searching for solutions to optimization problems was developed for optimum design of steel frames.
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Optimum design of steel sway frames to BS5950 using harmony search algorithm
TL;DR: Harmony search method based optimum design algorithm is presented for the steel sway frames in this paper, the combined strength constraints considered for a beam-column take into account the lateral torsional buckling of the member.
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Review on the modelling of joint behaviour in steel frames
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a review of the analysis methods of semi-rigid joints, prediction methods for the mechanical behaviour of joints, and mathematical representations of the moment-rotation curve.
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Optimum Geometry Design of Geodesic Domes Using Harmony Search Algorithm
TL;DR: The algorithm presented in this study carries out the optimum geometry design of single layer geodesic domes, and shows that harmony search algorithm obtains the optimum height and sectional designations for members in relatively less number of searches.
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Genetic algorithms in search, optimization, and machine learning
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present the computer techniques, mathematical tools, and research results that will enable both students and practitioners to apply genetic algorithms to problems in many fields, including computer programming and mathematics.
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Discrete Optimization of Structures Using Genetic Algorithms
S Rajeev,C S Krishnamoorthy +1 more
TL;DR: A penalty‐based transformation method depends on the degree of constraint violation, which is found to be wellsuited for a parallel search using genetic algorithms.
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Stability design of steel frames
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors presented a simplified second-order rigid frame analysis based on Beam-Columns and Semi-Rigid Connections, and showed the behavior and model of semi-rigid connections.
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Analysis of Flexibly Connected Steel Frames
M. John Frye,Glenn A. Morris +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a procedure for analyzing steel frames with any combination of pinned connections, fixed connections, connections with any specified flexibility characteristics, or any of seven common common connections is presented.
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Optimized Design of Two-Dimensional Structures Using a Genetic Algorithm
TL;DR: A design procedure incorporating a simple genetic algorithm (GA) is developed for discrete optimization of two-dimensional structures.