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Optimization and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) methods are two important tools for researchers now a days. The optimization aims to obtain the most useful results for specific purposes under certain conditions and restrictions. It is divided into various sub-branches such as shape, size, topology optimization, etc. This is also taken into consideration as deterministic and stochastic. There are numerous types of nature inspired stochastic optimization algorithms. Besides, the FEA method is used to simulate designed objects by dividing into very small substructure and to obtain real behavior of those. Both useful methods are developed by researchers day by day in parallel with the development of computer technology. Furthermore, some of the FEA software allow to connect own interfaces to users. By this way, algorithms encoded in different programming languages can be integrated to the FEA softwares. In this chapter, beams with varying cross-sections are modeled in a specific FEA software, so-called ANSYS Workbench. By using finite element models, beams are designed optimally via Harmony Search Algorithm (HSA) and Backtracking Search Optimization Algorithm (BSA) and algorithmic performances of which are comprised. |
