Particle Swarm Optimization for Active Structural Control of Highway Bridges Subjected to Impact Loading

Table 5

Benefits of using PSO over the USM.

Optimization case	Deck C1	Deck C2	Pier C1	Pier C2
Deck displacement	6.0%	30.9%	−0.8%	17.6%
Deck acceleration	2.6%	31.0%	−1.5%	5.9%
Pier displacement	−9.2%	−13.9%	3.9%	0.9%
Pier acceleration	14.0%	−19.1%	27.0%	12.7%