Optimal Design of Elastic Structures Under Dynamic Loads.

Abstract

In this report, optimal design of elastic structures under dynamic loads is considered. A general objective functional for the problem is defined, and a functional treatment of the transient dynamic response constraints (stress and displacement constraints) is presented. Constraints on the natural frequency of the structure and the design variables are also included. The general method developed for this class of problems is then applied to truss-frame structures.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA012212

Entities

People

  • E. J. Haug Jr.
  • J. S. Arora
  • T. T. Feng

Organizations

  • University of Iowa

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Displacement
  • Dynamic Loads
  • Dynamic Response
  • Frequency
  • Mechanical Waves
  • Modal Analysis
  • Motion
  • Resonant Frequency

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Operations Research
  • Structural Dynamics.