Although civil engineering problems are often characterized by significant levels of
complexity, they are generally approached and solved by combining several practitioners' …

Structural engineering is focused on the safe and efficient design of infrastructure. Projects
can range in size and complexity, many requiring massive amounts of materials and …

Topology Optimisation is a broad concept deemed to encapsulate different processes for
computationally determining structural materials optimal layouts. Among such techniques …

This paper presents a multiobjective optimization of post-tensioned concrete road bridges in
terms of cost, CO 2 emissions, and overall safety factor. A computer tool links the …

Topology optimization has emerged as a popular approach to refine a component's design
and increase its performance. However, current state-of-the-art topology optimization …

An enhanced nature-inspired metaheuristic optimization algorithm, called the modified firefly
algorithm (MFA) is proposed for multidimensional structural design optimization. The MFA …

In this paper, we propose an effective and accurate method for optimizing space steel
frames with semi-rigid joints using practical advanced analysis (PAA) and micro-genetic …

In this study, we develop a seismic optimization method to minimize the semi-rigid steel
frame cost. In the proposed method, cross-sections of columns and beams and types of …

The load transfer mechanism in cold-formed steel (CFS) bolted moment connections is
mainly through the bolt group in the web of beam elements, which may lead to relatively …

This paper presents a new method to quickly and accurately estimate the material,
fabrication, and erection cost of steel frames based on early-design information. To use the …