An efficient methodology is proposed to find optimal shape of arch dams on the basis of constrained natural frequencies. The optimization is carried out by virtual sub population (VSP) evolutionary algorithm employing real values of design variables. In order to reduce the computational cost of the optimization process, the arch dam natural frequencies are predicted by properly trained back pro...

This paper presents an efficient optimization procedure to find the optimal shapes of double curvature  arch  dams  considering  fluid–structure  interaction  subject  to  earthquake  loading. The optimization is carried out using a combination of the magnetic charged system search, big bang-big crunch algorithm and artificial neural network methods. Performing the finite element  analysis  dur...

This Supporting Information describes the model and emissions used for this study (Section S1), feedbacks in the model (Section S2), and a description of simulations (Section S3).

Dome has been a significant element and structure in the architecture of Islam, where it usually can be found mosques from many years ago, which started Umayyad period Jerusalem (691 AD). However, persistent practice domes modern Islamic led to development evolution dome concepts types. Therefore, current paper aims analyze classify architectural design how evolved Central Asia Middle East over...

Mosque architecture is considered as a potent visual symbol of the Islamic architects’ design ability. Prayer-hall as the manifestation of equality between the believers and the unity of architectural space has challenged such an ability throughout the history. This study, considering the characteristics of light-openings in the domes of Iranian mosques’ Prayer-hall, aims to investigate thes...

Professors: G . I . Anderson, M .Arch . Illinois ; G. Conley, B .Arch. Harvard ; J . W. Fortey, P .E . Doctorate d'Universite de Toulouse (France) ; F. Grieger, M .Arch. Pennsylvania ; R. M. Kelso, M .S . Tennessee; J . A . Kersavage, D .Sc . S . California ; W. J. Lauer, M .S . Arch . Engr . Iowa State ; A . J. Lester, M .Arch. Virginia ; P . Lizon, Ph .D . Pennsylvania ; D. K. Ruth, M .Arch ....