The book presents eight well-known and often used algorithms besides nine newly developed
algorithms by the first author and his students in a practical implementation framework. Matlab
codes and some benchmark structural optimization problems are provided. The aim is to provide
an efficient context for experienced researchers or readers not familiar with theory
applications and computational developments of the considered metaheuristics. The information
will also be of interest to readers interested in application of metaheuristics for hard
optimization comparing conceptually different metaheuristics and designing new metaheuristics.
