Colliding Bodies Optimization method for optimum discrete design of truss structures

2014 ◽  
Vol 139 ◽  
pp. 43-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Kaveh ◽  
V.R. Mahdavi
Keyword(s):  
Optimization Method ◽  
Truss Structures ◽  
Colliding Bodies Optimization

An Improved Shape Annealing Method for Truss Topology Generation

1994 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giridhar Reddy ◽  
Jonathan Cagan
Keyword(s):  
Simulated Annealing ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Geometric Constraints ◽  
Truss Structures ◽  
Model Design ◽  
Topology Generation ◽  
Truss Topology ◽  
Gradient Based ◽  
Annealing Algorithm ◽  
Annealing Method

Abstract A method for the design of truss structures which encourages lateral exploration, pushes away from violated spaces, models design intentions, and produces solutions with a wide variety of characteristics is introduced. An improved shape annealing algorithm for truss topology generation and optimization, based on the techniques of shape grammars and simulated annealing, implements the method. The algorithm features a shape grammar to model design intentions, an ability to incorporate geometric constraints to avoid obstacles, and a shape optimization method using only simulated annealing with more consistent convergence characteristics; no traditional gradient-based techniques are employed. The improved algorithm is illustrated on various structural examples generating a variety of solutions based on a simple grammar.

Optimal design of nonlinear large-scale suspendome using cascade optimization

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Kaveh ◽  
Masoud Rezaei ◽  
MR Shiravand
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Design ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Simple Procedure ◽  
Geometry Optimization ◽  
Steel Structures ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Scale Space ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Colliding Bodies Optimization ◽  
Design Variables

Large-scale suspendomes are elegant architectural structures which cover a vast area with no interrupting columns in the middle. These domes have attractive shapes which are also economical. Domes are built in a wide variety of forms. In this article, an algorithm is developed for optimum design of domes considering the topology, geometry, and size of member section using the cascade-enhanced colliding bodies optimization method. In large-scale space steel structures, a large number of design variables are involved. The idea of cascade optimization allows a single optimization problem to be tackled in a number of successive autonomous optimization stages. The variables are the optimum height of crown and tubular sections of these domes, the initial strain, the length of the struts, and the cross-sectional areas of the cables in the tensegrity system of domes. The number of joints in each ring and the number of rings are considered for topology optimization of ribbed and Schwedler domes. Weight of the dome is taken as the objective function for minimization. A simple procedure is defined to determine the configuration of the domes. The design constraints are considered according to the provisions of Load and Resistance Factor Design–American Institute of Steel Constitution. In order to investigate the efficiency of the presented method, a large-scale suspendome with more than 2266 members is investigated. Numerical results show that the utilized method is an efficient tool for optimal design of large-scale domes. Additionally, in this article, a topology and geometry optimization for two common ribbed and Schwedler domes are performed to find their optimum graphs considering various spans.

scholarly journals An Optimization Method for Design of Acoustic Metamaterial Structure

2018 ◽  
Vol 175 ◽  
pp. 01023
Author(s):  
Yan-chao Wang ◽  
Xiao-ming Wang ◽  
Yu-lin Mei ◽  
Nai-wen Chang
Keyword(s):  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Effective Elastic Modulus ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Optimization Process ◽  
Truss Structures ◽  
Material Structure ◽  
Metamaterial Structure ◽  
Acoustic Metamaterial ◽  
Design Structure ◽  
Transformation Acoustics

Pentamode (PM) metamaterial is a kind of acoustic metamaterial generally designed from a general material and made by a periodic array of micro-truss structures. The paper presents an optimization method for the design of PM metamaterial structure, and this kind of structure has usually special physical properties to guide the acoustic wave to propagate according to the design path. In order to construct the optimization model, the micro-truss unit cell is firstly investigated deeply, and the relationship between the effective elastic modulus of PM materials and the structural parameters of micro-truss unit cells is established. With incorporating the transformation acoustics algorithm into the optimization process to predict the theoretic material parameters of the current design structure, the constraint of the material property in the design structure is converted into the rod size constraint of micro-truss. As a result, the design of PM material structures can be realized as a problem of structure size optimization, and the optimized result can meet the requirement of PM metamaterial property and the theory of transformation acoustics. And also, the total stability of the PM material structure is also ensured by the balance rod forces constraints in the optimization process. Finally, a numerical example of PM material structure is presented.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Metaheuristic-Based Methods for Optimization of Truss Structures via Various Algorithms and Lèvy Flight Modification

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Gebrail Bekdaş ◽  
Melda Yucel ◽  
Sinan Melih Nigdeli
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Scale Space ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Truss Structures ◽  
Gray Wolf ◽  
Lévy Flight ◽  
Method Performance ◽  
Levy Flight ◽  
Material Usage

Truss structures are one of the major civil engineering members studied in the optimization research area. In this area, various optimization applications such as topology, size, cost, weight, material usage, etc., can be conducted for different truss structure types. In this scope with the present study, various optimization processes were carried out concerning two different large-scale space trusses to minimize the structural weight. According to this state, three structural models provided via two different truss structures, including 25 bar and 72 bar truss models, were handled for evaluation of six different metaheuristics together with the modification of Lèvy flight for three of the algorithms using swarm intelligence by considering both constant and variable populations, and different ranges for iterations, too. Additionally, the effects of the Lèvy flight function and whether it is successful or not in terms of the target of optimization were also investigated by comparing with some documented studies. In this regard, some statistical calculations were also realized to evaluate the optimization method performance and detection of optimum values for any data stably and successfully. According to the results, the Jaya algorithm can handle the optimization process successfully, including the case, without grouping truss members. The positive effect of Lèvy flight on swarm-based algorithms can be seen especially for the gray wolf algorithm.

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