In this chapter an improved version of harmony search algorithm called an adaptive
harmony search algorithm is presented. The harmony memory considering rate and pitch …

This paper presents an adaptive harmony search algorithm for solving structural
optimization problems. The harmony memory considering rate and pitch adjusting rate are …

Harmony search method is widely applied in structural design optimization since its
emergence. These applications have shown that harmony search algorithm is robust …

In this article, a harmony search algorithm is presented for optimum design of steel frame
structures. Harmony search is a meta-heuristic search method which has been developed …

An enhanced harmony search (EHS) algorithm is developed enabling the HS algorithm to
quickly escape from local optima. For this purpose, the harmony memory updating phase is …

A harmony search algorithm is presented for optimum design of planar and space steel
frames in this chapter. Harmony search (HS) is a meta-heuristic search method. It bases on …

Most engineering optimization algorithms are based on numerical linear and nonlinear
programming methods that require substantial gradient information and usually seek to …

Designing steel skeleton structures optimally is a tedious task for designers. They need to
select the appropriate steel sections for the members of a steel frame from a discrete list that …

In this article, harmony search algorithm was developed for optimum design of steel frames.
Harmony search is a meta-heuristic search method that has been developed recently. It …

The main aim of the present study is to propose a modified harmony search (MHS) algorithm
for size and shape optimization of structures. The standard harmony search (HS) algorithm …