Developments in Structural Analysis and Synthesis by Function Minimization.

Abstract

Function minimization methods in structural analysis and optimum design are discussed. A computer program which implements the energy search method of nonlinear finite element analysis is presented. Several recent weight optimization methods based on finite element analysis are reviewed. Special characteristics of the finite element method relevant to automated design are identified. Some efficient approximate analysis methods for optimization applications are explored. Applications of some of these methods to plane frames and finite-deflection trusses are presented. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0725570

Entities

People

  • Donald Shelangoskie
  • Gary Vanderplaats
  • Lucien A. Schmit Jr.
  • Warren Gibson

Organizations

  • Case Western Reserve University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Deflection
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Mathematics
  • Numerical Analysis
  • Optimization
  • Structural Analysis

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Structural Dynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design