An application of Dingo Optimization Algorithm (DOA) for solving continuous engineering problems

In the current research, problems in engineering are becoming more and more prominent. One of the classes of engineering problems in engineering design problems, where a set of variables is calibrated in order for the optimization function to have a minimal or maximal value. This function considers energy efficiency, cost efficiency, and production efficiency in engineering design. One of the ways such problems are solved is metaheuristics. In this paper, we demonstrate how Dingo Optimization Algorithm (DOA) can be used to solve certain optimization problems in mechanical engineering. Firstly, a brief review of the DOA and its biological inspiration is given, along with the most important formulae. The pseudo-code for this algorithm was written using MATLAB R2020a software suite. Dingo Optimization Algorithm (DOA) was used to optimize engineering problems, such as pressure vessel optimization, stepped cantilever beam, car side-impact, and cone clutch optimization. The results presented in this paper show that the DOA can produce relevant results in engineering design problems.