Sizing and layout design of truss structures under dynamic and static constraints with an integrated particle swarm optimization algorithm

[Display omitted] •An integrated particle swarm optimization algorithm for weight minimization of truss structures with sizing and layout variables is developed;.•Optimization problems with frequency constraints and static constraints are solved;.•The new algorithm is competitive with other state-of...

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Published in:	Applied soft computing Vol. 51; pp. 239 - 252
Main Authors:	Mortazavi, Ali, Toğan, Vedat
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier B.V 01.02.2017
Subjects:	Improved fly-back mechanism Layout and sizing optimization of truss structures Particle swarm optimization Weighted particle Layout and sizing optimization of truss structures Improved fly-back mechanism Particle swarm optimization Weighted particle
ISSN:	1568-4946, 1872-9681
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