Optimum Design of Frames Using Linear Programming Techniques.

Abstract

Presented is an optimization technique, using linear programming methods, which can effectively be used to design structural frames. Stress constraints as well as conditions of equilibrium and compatibility are considered. The approach is demonstrated to be more efficient than presently available nonlinear techniques on large problems. Although the method is iterative, a modification of the standard simplex method is used which considerably decreases computational time. A discussion is presented outlining how the technique can be extended to handle additional requirements such multiple loading conditions, non-nodal loads and displacement constraints. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA056607

Entities

People

  • Kenneth D. Willmert
  • Walter J. Briggs

Organizations

  • Clarkson University

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Coefficients
  • Computer Programming
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Linear Programming
  • Military Research
  • Moment Of Inertia
  • New York
  • Nonlinear Programming
  • Optimization
  • Simplex Method
  • Standards
  • Structural Analysis
  • Structural Mechanics
  • Universities

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  • Parallel and Distributed Computing.
  • Structural Dynamics.