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Optimal Design of Truss Structures with Continuous Variables Using Colliding Bodies Optimization

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This chapter consists of two parts. In part 1, comprehensive study of purely size optimization is presented. In part 2, simultaneous size and topology optimization of truss structures under static loads and dynamic frequency constraints are studied.

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  1. Centre of Excellence for Fundamental Studies in Structural Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Narmak, Tehran-16, Iran

    A. Kaveh

  2. School of Civil Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Narmak, Tehran-16, Iran

    V. R. Mahdavi

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Kaveh, A., Mahdavi, V.R. (2015). Optimal Design of Truss Structures with Continuous Variables Using Colliding Bodies Optimization. In: Colliding Bodies Optimization. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-19659-6_3

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