Seismic Optimization of Fluid Viscous Dampers in Cable-Stayed Bridges: A Case Study Using Surrogate Models and NSGA-II

This study investigates two optimization strategies to enhance the seismic performance of cable-stayed bridges equipped with Fluid Viscous Dampers (FVDs). A detailed finite element model of a case study bridge was developed to evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies in optimizing FVD paramete...

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Main Authors: Qunfeng Liu, Zhen Liu, Jun Zhao, Yuhang Lei, Shimin Zhu, Xing Wu
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/9/1446
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author Qunfeng Liu
Zhen Liu
Jun Zhao
Yuhang Lei
Shimin Zhu
Xing Wu
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description This study investigates two optimization strategies to enhance the seismic performance of cable-stayed bridges equipped with Fluid Viscous Dampers (FVDs). A detailed finite element model of a case study bridge was developed to evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies in optimizing FVD parameters for seismic mitigation. The first strategy employs a traditional parametric analysis approach, which identifies optimal parameters by examining their influence on seismic performance. The second strategy employs a data-driven surrogate model, specifically an Artificial Neural Network (ANN), integrated with the NSGA-II optimization algorithm. This surrogate model significantly reduced computational demands during the optimization process, offering a more efficient and scalable solution for the optimization process. Results demonstrate that the ANN-based approach effectively addresses multi-objective optimization challenges while providing a robust framework for improved seismic performance in cable-stayed bridges. These findings highlight the potential of the ANN-based strategy in the seismic optimization of FVD parameters for cable-stayed bridges.
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spelling doaj-art-dd286af3bd8e408a9821b810a85a84b42025-08-20T03:52:56ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092025-04-01159144610.3390/buildings15091446Seismic Optimization of Fluid Viscous Dampers in Cable-Stayed Bridges: A Case Study Using Surrogate Models and NSGA-IIQunfeng Liu0Zhen Liu1Jun Zhao2Yuhang Lei3Shimin Zhu4Xing Wu5School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, ChinaSchool of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, ChinaSchool of Science, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi’an 710055, ChinaSchool of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, ChinaCCCC First Highway Consultants Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710068, ChinaCCCC First Highway Consultants Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710068, ChinaThis study investigates two optimization strategies to enhance the seismic performance of cable-stayed bridges equipped with Fluid Viscous Dampers (FVDs). A detailed finite element model of a case study bridge was developed to evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies in optimizing FVD parameters for seismic mitigation. The first strategy employs a traditional parametric analysis approach, which identifies optimal parameters by examining their influence on seismic performance. The second strategy employs a data-driven surrogate model, specifically an Artificial Neural Network (ANN), integrated with the NSGA-II optimization algorithm. This surrogate model significantly reduced computational demands during the optimization process, offering a more efficient and scalable solution for the optimization process. Results demonstrate that the ANN-based approach effectively addresses multi-objective optimization challenges while providing a robust framework for improved seismic performance in cable-stayed bridges. These findings highlight the potential of the ANN-based strategy in the seismic optimization of FVD parameters for cable-stayed bridges.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/9/1446cable-stayed bridgefluid viscous damperparameter optimizationsurrogate modelNSGA-II
spellingShingle Qunfeng Liu
Zhen Liu
Jun Zhao
Yuhang Lei
Shimin Zhu
Xing Wu
Seismic Optimization of Fluid Viscous Dampers in Cable-Stayed Bridges: A Case Study Using Surrogate Models and NSGA-II
Buildings
cable-stayed bridge
fluid viscous damper
parameter optimization
surrogate model
NSGA-II
title Seismic Optimization of Fluid Viscous Dampers in Cable-Stayed Bridges: A Case Study Using Surrogate Models and NSGA-II
title_full Seismic Optimization of Fluid Viscous Dampers in Cable-Stayed Bridges: A Case Study Using Surrogate Models and NSGA-II
title_fullStr Seismic Optimization of Fluid Viscous Dampers in Cable-Stayed Bridges: A Case Study Using Surrogate Models and NSGA-II
title_full_unstemmed Seismic Optimization of Fluid Viscous Dampers in Cable-Stayed Bridges: A Case Study Using Surrogate Models and NSGA-II
title_short Seismic Optimization of Fluid Viscous Dampers in Cable-Stayed Bridges: A Case Study Using Surrogate Models and NSGA-II
title_sort seismic optimization of fluid viscous dampers in cable stayed bridges a case study using surrogate models and nsga ii
topic cable-stayed bridge
fluid viscous damper
parameter optimization
surrogate model
NSGA-II
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/9/1446
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