Mathematical Programming in Structural Design
- 1 July 1983
- journal article
- Published by American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in Journal of Structural Engineering
- Vol. 109 (7) , 1669-1679
- https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)0733-9445(1983)109:7(1669)
Abstract
A technique is presented for convenient implementation of mathematical programming in structural design developing what is termed a “generalized formulation.” It is shown that once a generalized formulation has been created for a particular structure, it can be used to design many similar structures without having to reformulate the problem. A simple plate girder example is used to introduce the concept of generalized formulations using the computer program IGGP, a program based on the Generalized Geometric Programming method. A generalized formulation is then developed for the design of a simply‐supported composite highyway bridge with steel stringers and concrete slab. An example solution is also presented.Keywords
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