Optimum design of tied-arch bridges under code requirements using enhanced artificial bee colony algorithm

Abstract In this study, optimum design algorithm is presented for tied-arch bridges under AASHTO-LRFD Bridge Design Specifications provisions. It is decided that in tied-arch bridges ties, arch ribs, and bottom and top bracings are made of built-up box sections, whereas built-up I sections are utilized for floor beams and stringers. Bars are adopted for hangers. In the formulation of the optimization problem, design variables are selected as the cross sectional dimensions of steel plates not that of I and box sections. Design pools are prepared for steel plate sections in addition to the hanger bars so that the optimization algorithm can select appropriate steel plates, construct I and box built-up sections for members of 3-D tied-arch such that the weight of the bridge is minimized. In addition to design code requirements, geometrical constraints among its elements that are required for manufacturability of the bridge are also considered. The design process of tied-arch bridges differs from that of steel framed structures. It necessitates consideration of moving vehicle loads. Design optimization algorithms require the response of bridges under several design load arrangements and in the construction of influence lines. This is achieved by using open application programming interface (OAPI) facility of SAP2000. The solution of discrete nonlinear programming problem is obtained by using the proposed Enhanced Artificial Bee Colony algorithm (eABC). The proposed algorithm is compared with Standard Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) and Exponential Big Bang-Big Crunch (eBB-BC) algorithms to evaluate its performance.

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