@article{727703,
      recid = {727703},
      author = {Kaveh, A. and Mahdavi, V. R.,},
      title = {Colliding bodies optimization extensions and applications  / [electronic resource] :},
      pages = {1 online resource (xi, 284 pages) :},
      abstract = {This book presents and applies a novel efficient  meta-heuristic optimization algorithm called Colliding  Bodies Optimization (CBO) for various optimization  problems. The first part of the book introduces the  concepts and methods involved, while the second is devoted  to the applications. Though optimal design of structures is  the main topic, two chapters on optimal analysis and  applications in constructional management are also  included. This algorithm is based on one-dimensional  collisions between bodies, with each agent solution being  considered as an object or body with mass. After a  collision of two moving bodies with specified masses and  velocities, these bodies again separate, with new  velocities. This collision causes the agents to move toward  better positions in the search space. The main algorithm  (CBO) is internally parameter independent, setting it apart  from previously developed meta-heuristics. This algorithm  is enhanced (ECBO) for more efficient applications in the  optimal design of structures. The algorithms are  implemented in standard computer programming languages  (MATLAB and C++) and two main codes are provided for ease  of use.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/727703},
}