Search Results - "Mahdavi, V. R"

Colliding bodies optimization: A novel meta-heuristic method by Kaveh, A., Mahdavi, V.R.

“…•A new meta-heuristic algorithm is presented, so-called Colliding Bodies Optimization (CBO).•This algorithm is based on one-dimensional collisions between…”
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Shape optimization of arch dams under earthquake loading using meta-heuristic algorithms by Kaveh, A., Mahdavi, V. R.

“…This paper presents efficiency of three meta-heuristic algorithms for large-scale shape optimization of double curvature arch dams under seismic loading…”
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Colliding Bodies Optimization method for optimum design of truss structures with continuous variables by Kaveh, A., Mahdavi, V.R.

“…•A simple optimization algorithm is presented for weight optimal design of trusses.•Colliding Bodies Optimization (CBO) is based on one-dimensional collisions…”
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Colliding Bodies Optimization method for optimum discrete design of truss structures by Kaveh, A., Mahdavi, V.R.

“…•A new meta-heuristic algorithm is presented for discrete optimization of truss structures.•This algorithm is called Colliding Bodies Optimization based on…”
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Colliding-Bodies Optimization for Truss Optimization with Multiple Frequency Constraints by Kaveh, A, Mahdavi, V. R

“…AbstractThis paper focuses on the introduction of a recently developed meta-heuristic algorithm, which is called colliding bodies optimization (CBO), and its…”
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Two-dimensional colliding bodies algorithm for optimal design of truss structures by Kaveh, A., Mahdavi, V.R.

“…•A new version of the CBO algorithm is presented for optimization of truss structures.•For improving the performance of the standard CBO, a memory is added to…”
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Optimal design of truss structures using a new optimization algorithm based on global sensitivity analysis by Kaveh, A., Mahdavi, V.R.

“…Global sensitivity analysis (GSA) has been widely used to investigate the sensitivity of the model output with respect to its input parameters. In this paper a…”
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Colliding bodies optimization for size and topology optimization of truss structures by Kaveh, A., Mahdavi, V.R.

“…This paper presents the application of a recently developed meta-heuristic algorithm, called Colliding Bodies Optimization (CBO), for size and topology…”
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Optimal domain decomposition using Colliding Bodies Optimization and k-median method by Kaveh, A., Mahdavi, V.R.

“…An efficient approach is presented for optimal domain decomposition of finite element meshes in conjunction with k-median method and a meta-heuristic…”
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Enhanced Two-Dimensional CBO Algorithm for Design of Grillage Systems by Kaveh, A., Asadi, P., Mahdavi, V. R.

“…Two-Dimensional Colliding Bodies Optimization (2D-CBO) is a new meta-heuristic algorithm based on two-dimensional collision laws. In this algorithm, like…”
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A hybrid CBO–PSO algorithm for optimal design of truss structures with dynamic constraints by Kaveh, A., Mahdavi, V.R.

“…•A new hybrid CBO–PSO algorithm is presented by adding positive properties of the PSO algorithm to the CBO.•The CBO is a recently developed meta-heuristic…”
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A new method for modification of ground motions using wavelet transform and enhanced colliding bodies optimization by Kaveh, A., Mahdavi, V.R.

“…[Display omitted] •A robust algorithm is presented for spectral matching of ground motions utilizing the wavelet transform and the enhanced colliding bodies…”
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Health Priority Setting in Iran: Evaluating Against the Social Values Framework by Mostafavi, Hakimeh, Rashidian, Arash, Arab, Mohammad, Mahdavi, Mohammad Reza Vaez, Ashtarian, Kioomars

“…Health systems, as part of the social system, consider public values. This study was conducted to examine the role of social values in the health priority…”
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High incidence of autosomal recessive nonsyndromal congenital retinal nonattachment (NCRNA) in an Iranian founding population by Ghiasvand, Noor M., Shirzad, Ebrahim, Naghavi, Mohsen, Mahdavi, Mohammad R. Vaez

“…In an isolated and founding Iranian population the prevalence of congenital total blindness is 1.1%. Clinical findings such as lack of perception of light,…”
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