Research Article

Size and Topology Optimization for Trusses with Discrete Design Variables by Improved Firefly Algorithm

Table 10

The statistical results of the optimum solutions for 72-bar size and truss optimization problem.

AlgorithmMinimumMaximumProbability of available solutionAverageVariance

FA197.80 kg390.12 kg0%273.44 kg1499.634
IAFA220.84 kg449.27 kg0%289.85 kg1534.114
RWFA167.04 kg237.34 kg76%170.26 kg72.128
IFA167.04 kg171.02 kg95%167.58 kg0.507