Simultaneous analysis, design and optimization of structures using the force method and supervised charged system search algorithm

Abstract In this paper, the Charged System Search (CSS) algorithm and the force method are used for the simultaneous analysis and design of structures. Supervisor agents are introduced for the optimization procedure to enhance the exploration ability of the CSS. The presented method is applied to the design and analysis of some planer and space structures. A new formulation is presented for the objective function, and the accuracy and efficiency of the presented approach is examined by comparing the resulting design parameters and structural weight with those of other methods from literature.

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