The astronomy book

Metaheuristic applications in structures and infrastructures

Table of Contents: “…Metaheuristic algorithms in modeling and optimzation -- A review on traditional and modern structural optimization: problems and techniques -- Particle swarm optimization in civil infrastructure systems: state-of-the-art review -- Evolution strategies-based metaheuristics in structural design optimization -- Multidisciplinary design and optimization methods -- Cost optimization of column layout design of reinforced concrete buildings -- Layout design of beam - slab floors by a genetic algorithm -- Optimum design of skeletal structures via big bag - big crunch algorithm -- Truss weight minimization using hybrid harmony search and big bang - big crunch algorithms -- Graph theory in evolutionary truss design optimization -- Element exchange method for stochastic topology optimization -- Evolutionary path-dependent damper optimization for variable building stiffness distributions -- Application of genetic algorithms in ground motion selection for seismic analysis -- Optimization of tuned mass damper with harmony search -- Identification of passive devices for vibration control by evolutionary algorithms -- Structural optimization for frequency constraints -- Optimum performance-based seismic design of frames using metaheuristic optimization algorithms -- Expression programming techniques for formulation of structural engineering systems -- An evolutionary divide-and-conquer strategy for structural identification -- Swarm intelligence for large-scale optimization in construction management -- Network-level infrastructure management based in metaheuristics -- Large-scale maintenance optimization problems for civil infrastructure systems -- Metaheuristic applications in bridge infrastructure maintenance scheduling considering stochastic aspects of deterioration…”

Metaheuristic applications in structures and infrastructures

Table of Contents: “…Metaheuristic algorithms in modeling and optimzation -- A review on traditional and modern structural optimization: problems and techniques -- Particle swarm optimization in civil infrastructure systems: state-of-the-art review -- Evolution strategies-based metaheuristics in structural design optimization -- Multidisciplinary design and optimization methods -- Cost optimization of column layout design of reinforced concrete buildings -- Layout design of beam - slab floors by a genetic algorithm -- Optimum design of skeletal structures via big bag - big crunch algorithm -- Truss weight minimization using hybrid harmony search and big bang - big crunch algorithms -- Graph theory in evolutionary truss design optimization -- Element exchange method for stochastic topology optimization -- Evolutionary path-dependent damper optimization for variable building stiffness distributions -- Application of genetic algorithms in ground motion selection for seismic analysis -- Optimization of tuned mass damper with harmony search -- Identification of passive devices for vibration control by evolutionary algorithms -- Structural optimization for frequency constraints -- Optimum performance-based seismic design of frames using metaheuristic optimization algorithms -- Expression programming techniques for formulation of structural engineering systems -- An evolutionary divide-and-conquer strategy for structural identification -- Swarm intelligence for large-scale optimization in construction management -- Network-level infrastructure management based in metaheuristics -- Large-scale maintenance optimization problems for civil infrastructure systems -- Metaheuristic applications in bridge infrastructure maintenance scheduling considering stochastic aspects of deterioration…”

How science works by Harvey, Derek, Jackson, Tom 1972-, Smith, Ginny, Sturgeon, Alison, Woodward, John 1954-

Table of Contents: “…-- How plants fuel the world -- How plants grow -- Respiration -- The carbon cycle -- Aging -- Genomes -- Genetic engineering -- Gene therapy -- Stem cells -- Cloning -- Space -- Stars -- The Sun -- The solar system -- Space flotsam -- Black holes -- Galaxies -- The Big Bang -- How big is the universe? -- Dark matter and dark energy -- How it ends -- Seeing the universe -- Are we alone? …”