Implementation of Eurocode load cases in optimization problems of steel frames, based on genetic algorithms Implementation of Eurocode load cases in optimization problems of steel frames, based on genetic algorithms Peer-Reviewed Journal Publication Δημοσίευση σε Περιοδικό με Κριτές 2015-10-122013enThis paper presents an implementation of Eurocode load cases for discrete global optimization algorithm for planar structures based on the principles of finite element methods and genetic algorithms. The final optimal design is obtained using IPE sections chosen as feasible by the algorithm, from the available steel sections from industry. The algorithm is tested on an asymmetric planar steel frame with promising results. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Applied Mechanics and Materials 310609-613 Stavroulakis Georgios Σταυρουλακης Γεωργιος Ioana D. Balea Radu Hulea Applied mechanics Engineering, Mechanical mechanics applied applied mechanics engineering mechanical