Research Article

Fitness Estimation Based Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm for Layout Design of Truss Structures

Table 10

Material parameters, design constraints, and search range of the planar 47-bar truss optimization problem.

CategoryValues

Material parameters
 Density0.3 lb/in3
 Modulus of elasticity ksi
Constraints
 StressThe allowable elements stress interval: −15 ksi, 20 ksi
 Local buckling
Search range
 Shape variables; 

 Sizing variables