Advanced metaheuristic techniques for mechanical design problems

M Abd Elaziz, AH Elsheikh, D Oliva… - … Methods in Engineering, 2021 - Springer
The design of complex mechanical components is a time-consuming process which involves
many design variables with multiple interacted objectives and constraints. Traditionally, the …

LCAHA: A hybrid artificial hummingbird algorithm with multi-strategy for engineering applications

G Hu, J Zhong, C Zhao, G Wei, CT Chang - Computer Methods in Applied …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract The recently introduced Artificial Hummingbird Algorithm (AHA) exhibits competitive
performance in developing optimization concerns. However, AHA has an imbalance …

A machine learning-based surrogate model for optimization of truss structures with geometrically nonlinear behavior

HT Mai, J Kang, J Lee - Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Design optimization of geometrically nonlinear structures is well known as a
computationally expensive problem by using incremental-iterative solution techniques. To …

Optimization in civil engineering and metaheuristic algorithms: a review of state-of-the-art developments

G Bekdaş, SM Nigdeli, AE Kayabekir… - … , optimization and inverse …, 2019 - Springer
The aim of this state-of-the-art review is to present the recent progress about the design
optimization and applications of metaheuristic algorithms in civil engineering. In this chapter …

A two-step approach for damage detection in laminated composite structures using modal strain energy method and an improved differential evolution algorithm

T Vo-Duy, V Ho-Huu, H Dang-Trung… - Composite Structures, 2016 - Elsevier
The paper presents a two-step approach based on modal strain energy method and an
improved differential evolution algorithm for damage detection in laminated composite …

Kriging-assisted hybrid reliability design and optimization of offshore wind turbine support structure based on a portfolio allocation strategy

D Meng, H Yang, S Yang, Y Zhang, AMP De Jesus… - Ocean …, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, offshore wind power generation technology has developed rapidly around
the world, making important contributions to the further development of renewable energy …

Sequential most probable point update combining Gaussian process and comprehensive learning PSO for structural reliability-based design optimization

T Van Huynh, S Tangaramvong, B Do, W Gao… - Reliability Engineering & …, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper proposes an efficient reliability-based design optimization (RBDO) method that
advantageously decouples comprehensive learning particle swarm optimization (CLPSO) …

An efficient algorithm for multi-objective structural optimization problems using an improved pbest-based differential evolution algorithm

TS Cao, HA Pham, VH Truong - Advances in Engineering Software, 2024 - Elsevier
Multi-objective optimization (MOO) for structural design is addressed. A new MOO algorithm,
named MOEA/D-EpDE, which combines the advantages of a recently developed pbest …

An efficient multi-stage optimization approach for damage detection in plate structures

D Dinh-Cong, T Vo-Duy, V Ho-Huu… - … in Engineering Software, 2017 - Elsevier
The paper presents an efficient multi-stage optimization approach for damage detection in
plate-like structures. In this approach, the damage identification process is achieved by …

Reliability-based design optimization of nonlinear inelastic trusses using improved differential evolution algorithm

VH Truong, SE Kim - Advances in Engineering Software, 2018 - Elsevier
A robust method for sizing reliability-based design optimization (RBDO) of truss structures is
developed by integrating nonlinear inelastic analysis, a structural reliability analysis method …