OPTIMUM PLASTIC DESIGN OF A PORTAL FRAME FOR ALTERNATIVE LOADS.

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Abstract:

Minimum-weight design of a portal frame for alternative combinations of horizontal and vertical loads is discussed. It is shown that the usual proof of the existence of a Foulkes mechanism as a necessary condition for minimum weight cannot be carried over to this problem. Author

Author(s):
Prager, William
Author Organization(s):
CALIFORNIA UNIV SAN DIEGO LA JOLLA DEPT OF THE AEROSPACE AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCES
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.,
Pagination:
0014

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TR-2
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-67-A-0109
Project Number(s):
NR-064 496
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.2.3_Core Enterprise Services
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*STRUCTURES, LOADS(FORCES), PLASTIC PROPERTIES, WEIGHT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Structural Engineering and Building Technology
Report Date:
1966 Oct 01