Layout Optimization of Braced Frames Using Differential Evolution Algorithm and Dolphin Echolocation Optimization

Authors

  • Ali Kaveh
    Affiliation

    Department of Civil Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran

  • Neda Farhoudi
https://doi.org/10.3311/PPci.8155

Abstract

In this study, topology optimization is applied to concentrically braced frames in order to find economical solutions for conventional structural steel frames. Dierential Evolution Algorithm and Dolphin Echolocation Optimization are applied for structural optimization. Numerical examples are studied and results of comparison with other meta-heuristic algorithms, including Genetic Algorithm, Ant colony optimization, Particle Swarm, and Big Bang-Big Crunch are presented.

Keywords:

Differential Evolution Algorithm, Dolphin Echolocation Optimization, Layout optimization, Steel braced frames, Metaheuristic algorithms

Published Online

2015-07-01

How to Cite

Kaveh, A., Farhoudi, N. “Layout Optimization of Braced Frames Using Differential Evolution Algorithm and Dolphin Echolocation Optimization”, Periodica Polytechnica Civil Engineering, 59(3), pp. 441–449, 2015. https://doi.org/10.3311/PPci.8155

Issue

Vol. 59 No. 3 (2015)

Section

Research Article