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Smarter optimization model could cut bridge and building materials by up to 90%

In 2022, global production of construction materials accounted for more than 7% of total carbon emissions. But how many of ...
Nature

Multi-Objective Optimization of Truss Structures with Frequency Constraints

Truss structures form the skeletal framework of many engineering applications, from bridges and towers to aerospace frames. In designing such frameworks, engineers must reconcile competing ...
Nature

Chaotic enhanced leader slime mold algorithm for dome structures with frequency constraints

This paper introduces the chaotic enhanced leader slime mold algorithm (CELSMA), an advanced bio-inspired optimization technique aimed at addressing high-dimensional engineering challenges. Building ...
Science Daily

Timber or steel? Study helps builders reduce carbon footprint of truss structures

A new analysis could help architects and builders reduce the carbon footprint of truss structures, the crisscrossing struts that bolster bridges, towers, and buildings. Buildings are a big contributor ...