Accession Number:

ADA008586

Title:

Structural Optimization.

Descriptive Note:

Lecture series,

Corporate Author:

ADVISORY GROUP FOR AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PARIS (FRANCE)

Personal Author(s):

• Gellatly,Ronald A.

Report Date:

1974-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

94.0

Abstract:

Contents Use of optimality criteria methods for large scale systems Some approximation concepts for structural synthesis The use of geometric programming methods for structural optimization Sizing of complex structure by the integration of several different optimal design algorithms A discretized program for the optimal design of complex structures.

Descriptors:

• *STRUCTURES
• ALGORITHMS
• NATO
• OPTIMIZATION
• COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
• STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES
• FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
• MATHEMATICAL PROGRAMMING
• STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

Subject Categories:

• Structural Engineering and Building Technology
• Mechanics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE