Simultaneous optimal analysis and design of ‎structures

11/18/2018 12:00:00 AM

In this thesis, by using the priority functions for ordering in corresponding graphs of finite ‎element models, the profiles and wavefront are reduced and the weights of these priority ‎functions are obtained by metaheuristic algorithms. Some recently developed metaheuristic ‎algorithms together with the force method are utilized to simultaneous analysis and design of ‎the planar and spatial truss structures, then the displacement method is replaced by the force ‎method, and together with new metaheuristic algorithms is applied for simultaneous analysis ‎and design of the structures. In order to compare the proposed method, the optimal design of ‎truss structures with pure force method and pure displacement method are performed and the ‎accuracy and efficiency of the activities carried out in the thesis are verified by comparing the ‎obtained results in terms of design parameters and structural weights.‎