Seismic design optimization of engineering structures: a comprehensive review

P Zakian, A Kaveh - Acta Mechanica, 2023 - Springer
In the last decades, design optimization of structures received significant attention to
reconcile economic aspects, after the recent advances in computer technology. Many …

Population-based optimization in structural engineering: a review

AR Kashani, CV Camp, M Rostamian, K Azizi… - Artificial Intelligence …, 2022 - Springer
Structural engineering is focused on the safe and efficient design of infrastructure. Projects
can range in size and complexity, many requiring massive amounts of materials and …

[HTML][HTML] Deep learning for topology optimization of 2D metamaterials

HT Kollmann, DW Abueidda, S Koric, E Guleryuz… - Materials & Design, 2020 - Elsevier
Data-driven models are rising as an auspicious method for the geometrical design of
materials and structural systems. Nevertheless, existing data-driven models customarily …

On the usefulness of non-gradient approaches in topology optimization

O Sigmund - Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2011 - Springer
Topology optimization is a highly developed tool for structural design and is by now being
extensively used in mechanical, automotive and aerospace industries throughout the world …

Design explorations of performance driven geometry in architectural design using parametric modeling and genetic algorithms

M Turrin, P Von Buelow, R Stouffs - Advanced Engineering Informatics, 2011 - Elsevier
In this paper we discuss the benefits derived by combining parametric modeling and genetic
algorithms to achieve a performance oriented process in design, with specific focus on …

An improved ant colony optimization for constrained engineering design problems

A Kaveh, S Talatahari - Engineering Computations, 2010 - emerald.com
Purpose–The computational drawbacks of existing numerical methods have forced
researchers to rely on heuristic algorithms. Heuristic methods are powerful in obtaining the …

Topology and shape optimization methods using evolutionary algorithms: a review

DJ Munk, GA Vio, GP Steven - Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2015 - Springer
Topology optimization has evolved rapidly since the late 1980s. The optimization of the
geometry and topology of structures has a great impact on its performance, and the last two …

Size optimization of space trusses using Big Bang–Big Crunch algorithm

A Kaveh, S Talatahari - Computers & structures, 2009 - Elsevier
A Hybrid Big Bang–Big Crunch (HBB–BC) optimization algorithm is employed for optimal
design of truss structures. HBB–BC is compared to Big Bang–Big Crunch (BB–BC) method …

0.04 degree-per-hour MEMS disk resonator gyroscope with high-quality factor (510 k) and long decaying time constant (74.9 s)

Q Li, D Xiao, X Zhou, Y Xu, M Zhuo, Z Hou… - Microsystems & …, 2018 - nature.com
The disk resonator gyroscope is an attractive candidate for high-performance MEMS
gyroscopes. This gyroscope consists of a sensor and readout electronics, and the …

Size, shape, and topology optimization of planar and space trusses using mutation-based improved metaheuristics

GG Tejani, VJ Savsani, VK Patel… - Journal of …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
In this study, simultaneous size, shape, and topology optimization of planar and space
trusses are investigated. Moreover, the trusses are subjected to constraints for element …