In the last decades, design optimization of structures received significant attention to reconcile economic aspects, after the recent advances in computer technology. Many solution methods have been developed in order to solve different kinds of optimization problems defined for design of structures. Concerning various types of structural loads, earthquake loading is a crucial factor influencing structural design. The procedures for analysis and design of structures to resist seismic excitations are in a progressive state of development, for which numerous optimization problems have been proposed. This article presents an overview of seismic design optimization of structures, focusing on common solution methods, types of optimization problem and goals of optimization. Past and recent developments are reviewed, and current gaps as well as some open concerns deserving more research in future studies are discussed.

在过去的几十年中，随着计算机技术的最新发展，结构的设计优化受到了极大的关注，以协调经济方面的问题。为了解决为结构设计定义的不同类型的优化问题，已经开发了许多求解方法。在各种类型的结构荷载中，地震荷载是影响结构设计的关键因素。抗震结构的分析和设计程序处于不断发展的状态，为此提出了许多优化问题。本文概述了结构的抗震设计优化，重点介绍了常见的求解方法、优化问题的类型和优化目标。回顾过去和最近的发展，