Asst. Prof. Ahmad Reshad NOORI, Chair of the Civil Engineering Department at the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Istanbul Gelişim University, has published a new research article co-authored with his PhD student Marwan Abdulkareem Shakir ALBAYATI, titled “Multi-Algorithm Optimization and Dimensional Assessment of Steel Castellated Beams with Sinusoidal Web Openings Subjected to Static Loads.”
The study proposes an innovative multi-algorithmic optimization framework for the optimal design of sinusoidal castellated steel beams, which are increasingly used in modern steel structures. The model evaluates five different beam lengths (300–700 cm) using five metaheuristic algorithms: Cyclical Parthenogenesis Algorithm (CPA), Improved Ray Optimization (IRO), Tug of War Optimization (TWO), Vibrating Particles System (VPS), and Imperialist Competitive Algorithm (ICA). The algorithms were compared based on four key performance criteria: construction cost, processing time, dimensional consistency, and solution stability. The results indicated that CPA and TWO achieved the most dimensionally consistent and cost-effective solutions, while VPS provided the most economical outcomes for longer spans. As one of the first comprehensive multi-criteria optimization studies on sinusoidal castellated beams, this research offers valuable insights for structural engineers seeking efficient and stable design configurations.
The department congratulates Asst. Prof. Ahmad Reshad NOORI and his PhD student Marwan Abdulkareem Shakir ALBAYATI for their achievement and wishes them continued success in their academic endeavors.
