Abstract: In a companion paper, a structural optimization computer program based on tabu search (TS) was developed and used to optimize three two-dimensional moment resisting frames. All three frames were representative of current ...

Abstract: Many uncertainties are associated with the selection of the design earthquake for a particular structure. In an attempt to address such problems, a ten‐story steel frame is designed for the lateral force requirements in ...

Abstract: A two-story, steel moment frame building that was severely damaged during the Northridge earthquake (1994) is studied in detail. Immediately following the earthquake, the building was judged unsafe for occupancy due to a ...

Abstract: A class of search techniques, heuristic search methods, and their suitability for structural optimization are considered for discrete optimization problems. The tabu search method is selected for application to structural ...

Abstract: Experimental studies were conducted to investigate the application of fracture tough overlay welds for the upgrading of welded steel moment connections. The experimental program consisted of cyclic tests on three exterior ...