Optimization of Bridges Reinforcements with Tied-Arch Using Moth Search Algorithm

Óscar Carrasco, Broderick Crawford, Ricardo Soto, José Lemus-Romani, Gino Astorga, Agustín Salas-Fernández

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Abstract

The deterioration in the bridges that cross the watercourses is a situation that must be resolved in a timely manner to avoid the collapse of its structure. Its repair can mean a high cost, road and environmental alteration. An effective solution, which minimizes this impact, is the installation of a superstructure in the form of an arch that covers the entire length of the bridge and which, by means of a hook anchored to the deck of the bridge, allows the arch to support the weight. This structure must try to maintain the original properties of the bridge, so the calculation of the magnitude of tension of the hangers and the order in which it is applied should not cause damage to the structure. In this document, we propose to optimize the process of calculating the hanger magnitudes and the order in which they must be applied using the moth search algorithm, in order to obtain one or several satisfactory solutions. Finally, we present the results obtained for an arch bridge and three hangers and, thus, evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness in the process of obtaining results in comparison with the Black Hole Algorithm.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFrom Bioinspired Systems and Biomedical Applications to Machine Learning - 8th International Work-Conference on the Interplay Between Natural and Artificial Computation, IWINAC 2019, Proceedings
EditorsJosé Ramón Álvarez-Sánchez, Félix de la Paz López, José Manuel Ferrández Vicente, Javier Toledo Moreo, Hojjat Adeli
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages244-253
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9783030196509
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019
Event8th International Work-Conference on the Interplay Between Natural and Artificial Computation, IWINAC 2019 - Almería, Spain
Duration: 3 Jun 20197 Jun 2019

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume11487 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference8th International Work-Conference on the Interplay Between Natural and Artificial Computation, IWINAC 2019
Country/TerritorySpain
CityAlmería
Period3/06/197/06/19

Keywords

  • Combinatorial optimization
  • Metaheuristics
  • Moth search algorithm
  • Reinforcement of bridges

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