OPTIMAL DESIGN OF TRUSSED STRUCTURES.

Abstract

Structural design problems can be considered to be optimization problems because a design is sought which is optimal by some criterion subject to limitations on size, behavior, or other aspects of the structure. Under certain conditions, such problems may be solved by conventional mathematical programming techniques. The minimum weight design of a statically indeterminate three-bar truss is used to illustrate the application of the 'sequential unconstrained minimization technique' of Fiacco and McCormick to the optimal design of trussed structures. A suggested computational procedure and computer program are included. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0705093

Entities

People

  • William Arthur Crockett

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • Application Software
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Digital Information
  • Mathematical Programming
  • Optimization
  • Software Development Tools

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  • Operations Research
  • Structural Dynamics.