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The book presents recently developed efficient metaheuristic optimization algorithms and their applications for solving various optimization problems in civil engineering. The concepts can also be used for optimizing problems in mechanical and electrical engineering.
Front Matter....Pages i-xvi
Introduction....Pages 1-8
Optimum Design of Castellated Beams Using the Tug of War Algorithm....Pages 9-30
Optimum Design of Multi-span Composite Box Girder Bridges Using Cuckoo Search Algorithm....Pages 31-46
Sizing Optimization of Skeletal Structures Using the Enhanced Whale Optimization Algorithm....Pages 47-69
Size and Geometry Optimization of Double-Layer Grids Using the CBO and ECBO Algorithms....Pages 71-89
Sizing and Geometry Optimization of Different Mechanical Systems of Domes via the ECBO Algorithm....Pages 91-116
Simultaneous ShapeโSize Optimization of Single-Layer Barrel Vaults Using an Improved Magnetic Charged System Search Algorithm....Pages 117-146
Optimal Design of Double-Layer Barrel Vaults Using CBO and ECBO Algorithms....Pages 147-164
Optimum Design of Steel Floor Systems Using ECBO....Pages 165-184
Optimal Design of the Monopole Structures Using the CBO and ECBO Algorithms....Pages 185-199
Damage Detection in Skeletal Structures Based on CSS Optimization Using Incomplete Modal Data....Pages 201-211
Modification of Ground Motions Using Enhanced Colliding Bodies Optimization Algorithm....Pages 213-234
Bandwidth, Profile, and Wavefront Optimization Using CBO, ECBO, and TWO Algorithms....Pages 235-256
Optimal Analysis and Design of Large-Scale Domes with Frequency Constraints....Pages 257-279
Optimum Design of Large-Scale Truss Towers Using Cascade Optimization....Pages 281-295
Vibrating Particles System Algorithm for Truss Optimization with Frequency Constraints....Pages 297-317
Cost and CO2 Emission Optimization of Reinforced Concrete Frames Using Enhanced Colliding Bodies Optimization Algorithm....Pages 319-350
Construction Site Layout Planning Using Colliding Bodies Optimization and Enhanced Colliding Bodies Optimization....Pages 351-373
Appl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering;Mechanical Engineering;Construction Management
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