SEEK-A Fortran Optimization Program Using a Feasible Directions Gradient Search.

Abstract

This report describes the use of computer program 'SEEK' which works in conjunction with two user-written subroutines and an input data file to perform an optimization procedure on a user's problem. The optimization method uses a modified feasible directions gradient technique. SEEK is written in ANSI standard Fortran 77, has an object size of about 46 K bytes and can be used on a personal computer running DOS. This report describes the use of the program and discusses the optimizing method. The program use is illustrated with four example problems: a bushing design, a helical coil spring design, a gear mesh design and a two-parameter Weibull life-reliability curve fit.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA303587

Entities

People

  • M. Savage

Organizations

  • University of Akron

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Axial Loads
  • Bending Stress
  • Blood Coagulation Factors
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Dynamic Loads
  • Friction
  • Geometry
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Personal Computers
  • Procedures (Computers)
  • Reliability
  • Shear Modulus
  • Shear Stresses
  • Tensile Strength
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

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