Structural Design by Singular Imbedding.
Abstract
Numerous structural analysis programs are available today to assist in the structural design process. However, the complete structural design involves not only analysis, which determines the structural response on the basis of given element properties, but also the selection of element properties so that imposed constraints (e.g. stresses and displacements) are met. Today, two general methods are available for designing structures to meet specified constraints: optimization methods, in which the analysis and the satisfaction of constraints are performed simultaneously, but at great expense; and iterative schemes, where successive analyses and modifications performed through a man-computer interaction until the constraints are specified. The objective of this study is to develop a combined method for designing selected components of a structure subject to a set of performance criteria simultaneously with the analysis process. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA039385
Entities
People
- Charles H. Goodspeed
- Steven J. Fenves
- Wiwat Sangtian
Organizations
- Carnegie Mellon University