Guided stochastic search technique for discrete sizing optimization of steel trusses: A design-driven heuristic approach
A new method called guided stochastic search (GSS) is proposed for sizing optimization. GSS is a design-driven approach based on the principle of virtual work. GSS is computationally efficient in discrete sizing optimization of steel trusses.
discrete sizing heuristic approach principle of virtual work structural optimization aisc-lrfd specifications steel truss structures