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Optimum design of multi-span composite box girder bridges using Cuckoo Search algorithm

  • Kaveh, A. (Centre of Excellence for Fundamental Studies in Structural Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology) ;
  • Bakhshpoori, T. (Centre of Excellence for Fundamental Studies in Structural Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology) ;
  • Barkhori, M. (Centre of Excellence for Fundamental Studies in Structural Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology)
  • Received : 2013.11.04
  • Accepted : 2014.04.19
  • Published : 2014.11.25
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Abstract

Composite steel-concrete box girders are frequently used in bridge construction for their economic and structural advantages. An integrated metaheuristic based optimization procedure is proposed for discrete size optimization of straight multi-span steel box girders with the objective of minimizing the self-weight of girder. The metaheuristic algorithm of choice is the Cuckoo Search (CS) algorithm. The optimum design of a box girder is characterized by geometry, serviceability and ultimate limit states specified by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Size optimization of a practical design example investigates the efficiency of this optimization approach and leads to around 15% of saving in material.

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