Guided stochastic search technique for discrete sizing optimization of steel trusses: A design-driven heuristic approach

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2014-04-01

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Azad, S. Kazemzadeh
Hasançebi, Oğuzhan
Saka, M. P.

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This study presents a design-driven heuristic approach named guided stochastic search (GSS) technique for discrete sizing optimization of steel trusses. The method works on the basis of guiding the optimization process using the well-known principle of virtual work as well as the information collected during the structural analysis and design stages. The performance of the proposed technique is investigated through a benchmark truss instance as well as four real-size trusses sized for minimum weight according to AISC-LRFD specifications. A comparison of the numerical results obtained using the GSS with those of other available algorithms indicates that the proposed technique is capable of locating promising solutions using lesser computational effort.

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Mechanical Engineering, Modelling and Simulation, General Materials Science, Civil and Structural Engineering, Computer Science Applications

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/49004

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COMPUTERS & STRUCTURES

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2014.01.005

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Department of Civil Engineering, Article

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S. K. Azad, O. Hasançebi, and M. P. Saka, “Guided stochastic search technique for discrete sizing optimization of steel trusses: A design-driven heuristic approach,” COMPUTERS & STRUCTURES, pp. 62–74, 2014, Accessed: 00, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://hdl.handle.net/11511/49004.