Title of article :
A Discrete Big Bang - Big Crunch Algorithm for Optimal Design of Skeletal Structures
Author/Authors :
Kaveh, A. iran university of science and technology - Centre of Excellence for Fundamental Studies in Structural Engineering, تهران, ايران , Talatahari, S. university of tabriz - Department of Civil Engineering, تبريز, ايران
Abstract :
The Big Bang-Big Crunch (BB-BC) optimization algorithm is a new optimization method that relies on the Big Bang and Big Crunch theory, one of the theories ofthe evolution ofthe universe. In this paper, a discrete Big Bang-Big Crunch algorithm is presented for optimal design of structures. The BB-BC is employed to optimize different types of skeletal structures with discrete variables including trusses and frames. The results demonstrate the efficiency ofthe discrete BB-BC algorithm compared to other heuristic algorithms.
Keywords :
Big Bang , Big Crunch algorithm , truss structures , frame structures , particle swarm optimization , heuristic algorithms , discrete variables
Journal title :
Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (Building and Housing)
Journal title :
Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (Building and Housing)
