Multi objective elk herd optimization for efficient structural design

Abstract This research presents an advancement of the Elk Herd Optimization targeting specific real-world multi-objective optimization problems, this algorithm is stated as the multi-objective Elk Herd Optimization (MOEHO). MOEHO exploits reproductive behaviour among elk herds for balancing explorat...

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Main Authors: Pinank Patel, Divya Adalja, Nikunj Mashru, Pradeep Jangir, Arpita, Reena Jangid, Gulothungan G, Mohammad Khishe
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-96263-5
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author Pinank Patel
Divya Adalja
Nikunj Mashru
Pradeep Jangir
Arpita
Reena Jangid
Gulothungan G
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description Abstract This research presents an advancement of the Elk Herd Optimization targeting specific real-world multi-objective optimization problems, this algorithm is stated as the multi-objective Elk Herd Optimization (MOEHO). MOEHO exploits reproductive behaviour among elk herds for balancing exploration and exploitation within the optimization procedure toward diversification and convergence. The algorithm performed better over the set of small-to-medium scale structural design problems thus is widely applicable in engineering design. Further, when compared with eight benchmark truss structures against five well-established algorithms the MOEHO has outperformed them in the perspective of performance parameters like Spacing (SP), Hypervolume (HV) and Inverted Generational Distance (IGD). More concrete statistical analysis through Friedman rank test also ascertains the robustness and efficiency of the algorithm, especially at high complexities in optimization. The research attracts attention to the ability of such an algorithm which maintains a balance between the exploration and exploitation. Computational efficiency of MOEHO and qualitatively diversifying solutions along Pareto front, makes it especially applicable in complex engineering applications. Further research into extension of MOEHO with applicability on more dimensional problems, applied even in energy systems optimization.
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spelling doaj-art-c46ff1664598478d8fe8d1b49654873a2025-08-20T03:07:40ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-04-0115113510.1038/s41598-025-96263-5Multi objective elk herd optimization for efficient structural designPinank Patel0Divya Adalja1Nikunj Mashru2Pradeep Jangir3Arpita4Reena Jangid5Gulothungan G6Mohammad Khishe7Department of Mechanical Engineering, Marwadi UniversityDepartment of Mathematics, Marwadi UniversityDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Marwadi UniversityInnovation Center for Artificial Intelligence Applications, Yuan Ze UniversityDepartment of Biosciences, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical SciencesDepartment of CSE, Graphic Era Hill UniversityDepartment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Imam Khomeini Naval Science University of NowshahrAbstract This research presents an advancement of the Elk Herd Optimization targeting specific real-world multi-objective optimization problems, this algorithm is stated as the multi-objective Elk Herd Optimization (MOEHO). MOEHO exploits reproductive behaviour among elk herds for balancing exploration and exploitation within the optimization procedure toward diversification and convergence. The algorithm performed better over the set of small-to-medium scale structural design problems thus is widely applicable in engineering design. Further, when compared with eight benchmark truss structures against five well-established algorithms the MOEHO has outperformed them in the perspective of performance parameters like Spacing (SP), Hypervolume (HV) and Inverted Generational Distance (IGD). More concrete statistical analysis through Friedman rank test also ascertains the robustness and efficiency of the algorithm, especially at high complexities in optimization. The research attracts attention to the ability of such an algorithm which maintains a balance between the exploration and exploitation. Computational efficiency of MOEHO and qualitatively diversifying solutions along Pareto front, makes it especially applicable in complex engineering applications. Further research into extension of MOEHO with applicability on more dimensional problems, applied even in energy systems optimization.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-96263-5Nature-Inspired AlgorithmMulti-Objective optimization with structurePerformance matricesCompliance
spellingShingle Pinank Patel
Divya Adalja
Nikunj Mashru
Pradeep Jangir
Arpita
Reena Jangid
Gulothungan G
Mohammad Khishe
Multi objective elk herd optimization for efficient structural design
Scientific Reports
Nature-Inspired Algorithm
Multi-Objective optimization with structure
Performance matrices
Compliance
title Multi objective elk herd optimization for efficient structural design
title_full Multi objective elk herd optimization for efficient structural design
title_fullStr Multi objective elk herd optimization for efficient structural design
title_full_unstemmed Multi objective elk herd optimization for efficient structural design
title_short Multi objective elk herd optimization for efficient structural design
title_sort multi objective elk herd optimization for efficient structural design
topic Nature-Inspired Algorithm
Multi-Objective optimization with structure
Performance matrices
Compliance
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-96263-5
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