International journal of steel structures (국제강구조저널)

Korean Society of Steel Construction (한국강구조학회)
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A new Hybrid Algorithm for Simultaneous Size and Semi-rigid Connection Type Optimization of Steel Frames

  • Hadidi, Ali (Department of Civil Engineering, University of Tabriz) ;
  • Rafiee, Amin (Department of Civil Engineering, University of Tabriz)
  • Received : 2013.09.16
  • Accepted : 2014.09.23
  • Published : 2015.03.31
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Abstract

A hybrid algorithm based on Harmony Search (HS) and Big Bang-Big Crunch (BB-BC) optimization methods is proposed for optimal design of semi-rigid steel frames. The algorithm selects suitable sections for beams and columns and assigns suitable semi-rigid connection types for beam-to-column connections, such that the total member plus connection cost of the frame, is minimized. Stress and displacement constraints of AISC-LRFD code together with the size constraints are imposed on the frame in the design procedure. The nonlinear moment-rotation behavior of connections and $P-{\Delta}$ effects of beam-column members are taken into account in the non-linear structural analysis. Three benchmark steel frames are designed and the results are compared with those of standard BB-BC and of other studies. The comparisons demonstrate that proposed algorithm performs better than standard BB-BC and HS methods in all examples and that the total cost of a frame can be reduced through suitable selection of its beam-to-column connection types.

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