An efficient algorithm is proposed for optimum design of steel space frames under LRFD-AISC provisions.
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Geometric nonlinear behavior of steel frames is considered during the optimization process.
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In the proposed algorithm artificial bee colony algorithm is used with Levy flight distribution.
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The proposed algorithm finds lightweight structures compared with other algorithms.
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The proposed algorithm has faster convergence rate compared with other algorithms.
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