Frequency-Constrained Optimization of a Real-Scale Symmetric Structural Using Gold Rush Algorithm

The optimal design of real-scale structures under frequency constraints is a crucial problem for engineers. In this paper, linear analysis, as well as optimization by considering natural frequency constraints, have been used for real-scale symmetric structures. These structures require a lot of time...

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Main Authors: Sepehr Sarjamei, Mohammad Sajjad Massoudi, Mehdi Esfandi Sarafraz
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Symmetry
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/14/4/725
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Mohammad Sajjad Massoudi
Mehdi Esfandi Sarafraz
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description The optimal design of real-scale structures under frequency constraints is a crucial problem for engineers. In this paper, linear analysis, as well as optimization by considering natural frequency constraints, have been used for real-scale symmetric structures. These structures require a lot of time to minimize weight and displacement. The cyclically symmetric properties have been used for decreasing time. The structure has been decomposed into smaller repeated portions termed substructures. Only the substructure elements are needed when analyzing and designing with the concept of cyclic symmetries. The frequency constrained design of real-scale structures is a complex optimization problem that has many local optimal answers. In this research, the Gold Rush Optimization (GRO) algorithm has been used to optimize weight and displacement performances due to its effectiveness and robustness against uncertainties. The efficacy of the concept of cyclic symmetry to minimize the time calculated is assessed by three examples, including Disk, Silo, and Cooling Tower. Numerical results indicate that the proposed method can effectively reduce time consumption, and that the GRO algorithm results in a 14–20% weight reduction of the problems.
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spelling doaj.art-79104ec22341499c96e47ae1616d56912023-12-01T21:28:32ZengMDPI AGSymmetry2073-89942022-04-0114472510.3390/sym14040725Frequency-Constrained Optimization of a Real-Scale Symmetric Structural Using Gold Rush AlgorithmSepehr Sarjamei0Mohammad Sajjad Massoudi1Mehdi Esfandi Sarafraz2Department of Civil Engineering, West Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 1468763785, IranDepartment of Civil Engineering, West Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 1468763785, IranDepartment of Civil Engineering, West Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 1468763785, IranThe optimal design of real-scale structures under frequency constraints is a crucial problem for engineers. In this paper, linear analysis, as well as optimization by considering natural frequency constraints, have been used for real-scale symmetric structures. These structures require a lot of time to minimize weight and displacement. The cyclically symmetric properties have been used for decreasing time. The structure has been decomposed into smaller repeated portions termed substructures. Only the substructure elements are needed when analyzing and designing with the concept of cyclic symmetries. The frequency constrained design of real-scale structures is a complex optimization problem that has many local optimal answers. In this research, the Gold Rush Optimization (GRO) algorithm has been used to optimize weight and displacement performances due to its effectiveness and robustness against uncertainties. The efficacy of the concept of cyclic symmetry to minimize the time calculated is assessed by three examples, including Disk, Silo, and Cooling Tower. Numerical results indicate that the proposed method can effectively reduce time consumption, and that the GRO algorithm results in a 14–20% weight reduction of the problems.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/14/4/725structural optimizationfrequency constraintscyclic symmetryGold Rush Optimization algorithm
spellingShingle Sepehr Sarjamei
Mohammad Sajjad Massoudi
Mehdi Esfandi Sarafraz
Frequency-Constrained Optimization of a Real-Scale Symmetric Structural Using Gold Rush Algorithm
Symmetry
structural optimization
frequency constraints
cyclic symmetry
Gold Rush Optimization algorithm
title Frequency-Constrained Optimization of a Real-Scale Symmetric Structural Using Gold Rush Algorithm
title_full Frequency-Constrained Optimization of a Real-Scale Symmetric Structural Using Gold Rush Algorithm
title_fullStr Frequency-Constrained Optimization of a Real-Scale Symmetric Structural Using Gold Rush Algorithm
title_full_unstemmed Frequency-Constrained Optimization of a Real-Scale Symmetric Structural Using Gold Rush Algorithm
title_short Frequency-Constrained Optimization of a Real-Scale Symmetric Structural Using Gold Rush Algorithm
title_sort frequency constrained optimization of a real scale symmetric structural using gold rush algorithm
topic structural optimization
frequency constraints
cyclic symmetry
Gold Rush Optimization algorithm
url https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/14/4/725
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