Abstract: A procedure for designing low-weight space trusses based on the innovative Big Bang–Big Crunch (BB–BC) optimization method is developed for both discrete and continuous variable optimization. BB-BC optimization is a ...

Abstract: A procedure is developed for designing low-cost or low-weight cantilever reinforced concrete retaining walls, with base shear keys, using big bang–big crunch (BB-BC) optimization. The objective of the optimization is to ...

Abstract: A design procedure implementing a genetic algorithm is developed for discrete optimization of reinforced concrete frames (

Abstract: A geographic information system (GIS)‐based procedure for developing subsurface profiles from well‐log data is developed. The well‐log data base is constructed from a series of borehole geophysical logs. Interpretation of ...

Abstract: Delineating the wellhead protection area (WPA) is a vital component in the development of a comprehensive wellhead protection program. WHPA is a series of computer programs developed for the U.S. Environmental Protection ...

Abstract: A design procedure utilizing an ant colony optimization (ACO) technique is developed for discrete optimization of space trusses. The objective function considered is the total weight (or cost) of the structure subjected ...

Abstract: The goal of any groundwater inverse problem is to identify the distribution of an input function or certain other variables describing the unique flow dynamics of an aquifer system. A genetic algorithm (GA) combined with ...

Abstract: A design procedure utilizing an ant colony optimization (ACO) technique is developed for discrete optimization of steel frames. The objective function considered is the total weight (or cost) of the structure subjected to ...