A Structural Optimization Technique

Abstract

Sensitivity analysis is performed for general structures. Gradual improvement in the design of a vibrating structure is attempted by an iterative process, where the frequency of vibration depends upon the design. Abstract Frechet differentiation is used to establish necessary criteria for optimization. Particular attention is given to the problem of optimization of gun tube.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA363330

Entities

People

  • E. Haug
  • N. Coleman
  • V. Komkov

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Banach Space
  • Boundaries
  • Computations
  • Deflection
  • Differential Equations
  • Eigenvalues
  • Eigenvectors
  • Equations
  • Frequency
  • Guns
  • Hilbert Space
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Sensitivity
  • Structural Mechanics

Readers

  • Operations Research
  • Structural Dynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design