This paper reviews the research conducted on steel eccentrically braced frames (EBFs).
Both component level and system level responses for such braced frames are treated and …

In this paper, three powerful metaheuristic algorithms, modified teaching learning based
optimization, modified jaya algorithm and hybrid learning based jaya algorithm are …

This study aims to develop a low computational cost framework to optimize the seismic
performance of the steel moment-resisting frames (SMRFs) equipped with friction dampers …

In recent years, along with the advances made in performance-based design optimization,
the need for fast calculation of response parameters in dynamic analysis procedures has …

A novel optimisation method is developed for optimum strengthening design of 2D multi-
story steel moment resisting frames using buckling restrained brace (BRB) dampers and …

In this study, a performance-based optimisation framework is proposed for optimal cross-
sectional distribution of steel moment resisting frames (MRFs) subject to earthquake …

Eccentrically braced frames (EBF) represent an optimal structural solution for seismic prone
areas, being able to provide high dissipative capacity and good elastic stiffness, to withstand …

Concentrically braced steel frames (CBFs) can be optimised during the seismic design
process by using lateral loading distributions derived from the concept of uniform damage …

Seismic retrofitting of existing buildings and design of earth-quake resistant buildings are
important issues associated with earthquake-prone zones. Use of metallic-yielding dampers …

In this paper, a new algorithm is proposed to multi-objective optimum seismic design of steel
moment frames. This algorithm is based on the uniform damage (also known as uniform …