Structural Design Optimization of Steel Beams and Frames with Web-Tapered Members Using the PSO-FEM Algorithm

This paper presents an algorithm for structural design optimization of steel beams and frames with web-tapered members using the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm and the finite element method (FEM). The design optimization is done in accordance with Eurocode 3 (EC 3) for the minimum mass....

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Veröffentlicht in:Computer assisted methods in engineering and science Jg. 28; H. 1
Hauptverfasser: Piotr Sych, Marek Słoński
Format: Journal Article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Institute of Fundamental Technological Research Polish Academy of Sciences 2021
Schlagworte:
FEM
finite element method
particle swarm optimization
structural design optimization
web-tapered members
ISSN:2299-3649, 2956-5839
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Zusammenfassung:This paper presents an algorithm for structural design optimization of steel beams and frames with web-tapered members using the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm and the finite element method (FEM). The design optimization is done in accordance with Eurocode 3 (EC 3) for the minimum mass. The proposed algorithm is more flexible and efficient than traditional design methods based on a trial and error approach. The effectiveness of the presented PSO-FEM algorithm is evaluated on examples of the size optimization of web-tapered members cross-section. The results show that the PSO-FEM algorithm is feasible and effective for finding useful designs.
ISSN:2299-3649
2956-5839
DOI:10.24423/cames.284