Optimization of Elastic-Hardening Structures in Presence of Displacement Constraints
- 1 June 1984
- journal article
- Published by ASME International in Journal of Mechanical Design
- Vol. 106 (2) , 179-182
- https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258576
Abstract
Optimum design, conceived as weight minimization, is formulated with reference to discrete (or discretized) physically nonlinear structures, under constraints concerning displacements and design parameter distributions. Optimality criteria and solving equations are achieved by means of the Lagrangian multiplier technique. A simple but significant example illustrates the method.Keywords
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