An objective function used in structural optimization should be formulated in such a way that
the most economic solution can be found. However, the objective function is usually …

The cost plays an important role in the design of engineering structures. This role can be
illustrated by an example. In the design of a crossing over a big river the designer has two …

The type of mathematical modeling selected for the optimum design problems of steel
skeletal frames affects the size and mathematical complexity of the programming problem …

One of the most important practical considerations in the optimization of steel structures is
that structural members are generally to be selected from available steel profiles …

The paper presents the simultaneous cost, topology and standard cross-section optimization
of single-storey industrial steel building structures. The considered structures are consisted …

This book was developed while teaching a graduate course at several universities in the
United States. Europe and Israel. during the last two decades. The purpose of the book is to …

In this paper a structural optimization technique based on a modified genetic algorithm (GA)
is presented. The technique is developed to deal with discrete design optimization of …

The paper presents a practical method of the discrete minimum weight design of steel
structures. It is based on a concept of removal of the redundant material by successive …

It is shown how existing methods based on optimality criteria can be generalized using a first
order approximation for all the constraints. In this case, these methods can be presented as …

A unified approach to various problems of structural optimization is presented. It is based on
a combination of mathematical models of different complexity. The models describe the …