A New Optimality Criterion Method for Large Scale Structures.

Abstract

An optimality criterion method, which exploits the concept of one most critical constraint, is reported. The method eliminates the need to calculate a large set of Lagrange multipliers for the active constraints, and also eliminates the need for a decision as to whether or not a particular constraint should be considered active. The method can treat multiple load conditions and stress and displacement constraints. Application of the method to a number of truss and frame structures demonstrates the efficiency and accuracy of the method. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA064343

Entities

People

  • K. D. Willmert
  • M. R. Khan
  • W. A. Thornton

Organizations

  • Clarkson University

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Computers
  • Core Storage
  • Displacement
  • Efficiency
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Iterations
  • Linear Programming
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Military Research
  • New York
  • Optimization
  • Structural Analysis
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

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