Game theory based evolutionary algorithms: a review with nash applications in structural engineering optimization problems

D Greiner, J Periaux, JM Emperador, B Galván… - … Methods in Engineering, 2017 - Springer
A general review of game-theory based evolutionary algorithms (EAs) is presented in this
study. Nash equilibrium, Stackelberg game and Pareto optimality are considered, as game …

Accelerated topology optimization by means of deep learning

NA Kallioras, G Kazakis, ND Lagaros - Structural and Multidisciplinary …, 2020 - Springer
This study is focused on enhancing the computational efficiency of the solid isotropic
material with penalization (SIMP) approach implemented for solving topology optimization …

Metaheuristics in structural optimization and discussions on harmony search algorithm

MP Saka, O Hasançebi, ZW Geem - Swarm and Evolutionary Computation, 2016 - Elsevier
Metaheuristic algorithms have provided efficient tools to engineering designers by which it
became possible to determine the optimum solutions of engineering design optimization …

Advances in computational techniques for bio-inspired cellular materials in the field of biomechanics: Current trends and prospects

AI Pais, J Belinha, JL Alves - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cellular materials have a wide range of applications, including structural optimization and
biomedical applications. Due to their porous topology, which promotes cell adhesion and …

A parallel finite-element framework for large-scale gradient-based design optimization of high-performance structures

GJ Kennedy, JRRA Martins - Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 2014 - Elsevier
Structural optimization using gradient-based methods is a powerful design technique that is
well suited for the design of high-performance structures. However, the ever-increasing …

A hybrid particle swarm—gradient algorithm for global structural optimization

V Plevris, M Papadrakakis - Computer‐Aided Civil and …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
The particle swarm optimization (PSO) method is an instance of a successful application of
the philosophy of bounded rationality and decentralized decision making for solving global …

Anisotropic masonry failure criterion using artificial neural networks

PG Asteris, V Plevris - Neural Computing and Applications, 2017 - Springer
In the last decades, a plethora of advanced computational models and techniques have
been proposed on the modeling, assessment and design of masonry structures. The …

Optimum-pursuing method for constrained optimization and reliability-based design optimization problems using Kriging model

Z Meng, L Kong, J Yi, H Peng - Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics …, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper proposes a new active learning method named as optimum-pursuing method
(OPM) from the viewpoint of optimization theory, which aims to provide an effective tool for …

A hybridization of growth optimizer and improved arithmetic optimization algorithm and its application to discrete structural optimization

A Kaveh, KB Hamedani - Computers & Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper proposes an improved hybrid growth optimizer (IHGO) to solve discrete structural
optimization problems. The growth optimizer (GO) is a recent metaheuristic that has been …

Dynamic thermomechanical modeling and simulation of the design of rapid free-form 3D printing processes with evolutionary machine learning

TI Zohdi - Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and …, 2018 - Elsevier
Rapid free-form printing of heated polymeric materials, whereby an extruder is attached to a
robotic arm, is a growing field. In order to properly plan a complex tool path, one needs to …