GPU-based parallel programming for FEM analysis in the optimization of steel frames

Optimization of large-scale frame structures consumes a vast amount of time since the analysis of such complex systems contains several iterative processes. Mitigating computational burden and reducing this time to a reasonable level is possible by running GPU (Graphical Processing Unit) processors,...

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Main Authors: Tevfik Oğuz Örmecioğlu, İbrahim Aydoğdu, Hilal Tuğba Örmecioğlu
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-05-01
Series:Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2024.2345310
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İbrahim Aydoğdu
Hilal Tuğba Örmecioğlu
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description Optimization of large-scale frame structures consumes a vast amount of time since the analysis of such complex systems contains several iterative processes. Mitigating computational burden and reducing this time to a reasonable level is possible by running GPU (Graphical Processing Unit) processors, which can be found on standard computers. This study presents an algorithm for the acceleration of size optimization of steel frames by using the BBO (Biogeography-Based Optimization) method that is suitable for GPU architecture. The GPU-based parallel algorithm, designed for FEM (Finite Element Method) analysis, is applied to three hypothetical steel-frame case structures with different numbers of members and nodes; and processed on four different computers which are available on the market. The presented case studies revealed that the proposed solution’s efficiency increases as the number of members increases and confirmed the ability of the acceleration algorithm for optimization of large-scale frame structures and provided time efficiency.
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spelling doaj-art-9164c4d69a994db7a2a1ded37f7fccd12025-08-20T02:58:41ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering1347-28522025-05-012431404142510.1080/13467581.2024.23453102345310GPU-based parallel programming for FEM analysis in the optimization of steel framesTevfik Oğuz Örmecioğlu0İbrahim Aydoğdu1Hilal Tuğba Örmecioğlu2Akdeniz UniversityAkdeniz UniversityAkdeniz UniversityOptimization of large-scale frame structures consumes a vast amount of time since the analysis of such complex systems contains several iterative processes. Mitigating computational burden and reducing this time to a reasonable level is possible by running GPU (Graphical Processing Unit) processors, which can be found on standard computers. This study presents an algorithm for the acceleration of size optimization of steel frames by using the BBO (Biogeography-Based Optimization) method that is suitable for GPU architecture. The GPU-based parallel algorithm, designed for FEM (Finite Element Method) analysis, is applied to three hypothetical steel-frame case structures with different numbers of members and nodes; and processed on four different computers which are available on the market. The presented case studies revealed that the proposed solution’s efficiency increases as the number of members increases and confirmed the ability of the acceleration algorithm for optimization of large-scale frame structures and provided time efficiency.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2024.2345310parallel processinggpu-based algorithmbiogeography-based optimizationaccelerationfem
spellingShingle Tevfik Oğuz Örmecioğlu
İbrahim Aydoğdu
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GPU-based parallel programming for FEM analysis in the optimization of steel frames
Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
parallel processing
gpu-based algorithm
biogeography-based optimization
acceleration
fem
title GPU-based parallel programming for FEM analysis in the optimization of steel frames
title_full GPU-based parallel programming for FEM analysis in the optimization of steel frames
title_fullStr GPU-based parallel programming for FEM analysis in the optimization of steel frames
title_full_unstemmed GPU-based parallel programming for FEM analysis in the optimization of steel frames
title_short GPU-based parallel programming for FEM analysis in the optimization of steel frames
title_sort gpu based parallel programming for fem analysis in the optimization of steel frames
topic parallel processing
gpu-based algorithm
biogeography-based optimization
acceleration
fem
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2024.2345310
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