In metaheuristic algorithms, meta-means “beyond” or “higher level.” They generally perform
better than simple heuristics. All metaheuristic algorithms use some trade-off of local search …

Due to an ever-decreasing supply in raw materials and stringent constraints on conventional
energy sources, demand for lightweight, efficient and low-cost structures has become …

Advances in civil engineering technology require greater accuracy, efficiency, and speed in
the analysis and design of the corresponding systems. It is therefore not surprising that new …

Recent advances in civil engineering technology require greater accuracy, efficiency, and
speed in the analysis and design of the corresponding systems. It is therefore not surprising …

Recent advances in structural technology require greater accuracy, efficiency and speed in
design of structural systems. It is therefore not surprising that new methods have been …

Optimization is everywhere, and thus it is an important paradigm with a wide range of
applications. In almost all applications in engineering and industry, we are trying to optimize …

An accessible introduction to metaheuristics and optimization, featuring powerful and
modern algorithms for application across engineering and the sciences From engineering …

Optimization problems arise in various disciplines like engineering, economics, and
sciences. In view of the practical utility of these problems, there is a need for efficient and …

In civil and industrial engineering, structural design optimization problems are usually
characterized by the presence of multiple conflicting objectives, as to get the minimum …

Metaheuristic optimization deals with optimization problems using metaheuristic algorithms.
Optimization is essentially everywhere, from engineering design to economics and from …