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The Use of Optimization Algorithms for Practical Microcomputer Aided Design

D.J. Robinson and B.H.V. Topping

University of Edinburgh

D.J. Robinson, B.H.V. Topping, "The Use of Optimization Algorithms for Practical Microcomputer Aided Design", in B.H.V. Topping, M.C. Forde, H.W. Whittington, (Editors), "Proceedings of the International Conference on Civil and Structural Engineering Software and Applications for Macro and Mini Computers", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 119-128, 1983.

Abstract

This paper describes the use of nonlinear mathematical programming techniques for structural optimization. After a preliminary study of three of these techniques the Sequential Linear Programming Method is developed for structural design. The application of the method to portal frame design is discussed and illustrated. The paper concludes with some comments on the development of computer software for structural optimization.

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Front Page Browse CCP CSETS CTR IJRT Other Authors Search Purchase Guide FAQ Contact us	Civil-Comp Proceedings ISSN 1759-3433 CCP: 1 PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SOFTWARE AND APPLICATIONS FOR MACRO AND MINI COMPUTERS Edited by: B.H.V. Topping, M.C. Forde, H.W. Whittington Paper VI.2 The Use of Optimization Algorithms for Practical Microcomputer Aided Design D.J. Robinson and B.H.V. Topping University of Edinburgh purchase the full-text of this paper Full Bibliographic Reference for this paper D.J. Robinson, B.H.V. Topping, "The Use of Optimization Algorithms for Practical Microcomputer Aided Design", in B.H.V. Topping, M.C. Forde, H.W. Whittington, (Editors), "Proceedings of the International Conference on Civil and Structural Engineering Software and Applications for Macro and Mini Computers", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 119-128, 1983. Abstract This paper describes the use of nonlinear mathematical programming techniques for structural optimization. After a preliminary study of three of these techniques the Sequential Linear Programming Method is developed for structural design. The application of the method to portal frame design is discussed and illustrated. The paper concludes with some comments on the development of computer software for structural optimization. purchase the full-text of this paper (price £10) go to the previous paper go to the next paper return to the table of contents return to the book description purchase this book (price £70 +P&P)
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