Metaheuristic optimization algorithms (MOAs) represent powerful tools for dealing with multi-
modal nonlinear optimization problems. The considerable attention that MOAs have …

A new methodology for the performance-based optimum design of steel structures subjected
to seismic loading considering inelastic behavior is proposed. The importance of …

A fully automated design methodology based on nonlinear response history analysis is
proposed for the optimum seismic design of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. The …

Rib-reinforced thin-walled structures are commonly used in various important industrial
fields. In this paper, an explicit layout optimization method is developed to design rib …

Stiffened panels made out of isotropic or anisotropic materials are being extensively used as
structural elements for aircraft, maritime, and other structures. In order to maintain stiffness …

This study focuses on lightweight optimum design of head pressure shell of an autonomous
underwater vehicle (AUV) with reliability requirements. The grid sandwich structure is …

The paper proposes an efficient methodology that allows to design smart deformable
aeronautical configurations that are able to achieve pre-defined target shapes by adjusting …

Alternative static pushover methods for the seismic design of new structures are assessed
with the aid of advanced computational tools. The current state-of-practice static pushover …

As the main component of the crewed spacecraft, the space capsule used for future space
missions, especially for the deep-space explorations, must be safe, lightweight, and …

The assessment of seismic design codes has been the subject of intensive research work in
an effort to reveal weak points that originated from the limitations in predicting with …