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9780784406366

Recent Advances in Optimal Structural Design

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    9780784406366

  • ISBN10:

    0784406367

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2002-08-01
  • Publisher: Amer Society of Civil Engineers
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Table of Contents

Methods for Discrete Variable Structural Optimization
1(40)
Introduction
1(1)
Problem Definition
2(1)
Classification of Problems
3(1)
Overview of Literature
4(3)
Methods for Discrete Variable Problems
7(18)
Methods for Linked Discrete Variables
25(9)
Concluding Remarks
34(1)
References
35(6)
Decomposition Methods in Structural Optimization
41(14)
Introduction
41(1)
Efficiency
42(1)
Decomposed Optimization
43(1)
Analysis Autonomy
44(3)
Design Autonomy
47(4)
Other Developments
51(1)
References
51(4)
State of the Art on the Use of Genetic Algorithms in Design of Steel Structures
55(26)
Introduction
55(1)
Introduction to Genetic Algorithms
56(14)
Basic Parameters of Genetic Algorithms
70(1)
Related Research Findings
70(5)
Summary
75(1)
References
76(5)
Conceptual Design Optimization of Engineering Structures
81(16)
Introduction
81(1)
The Conceptual Design Problem
82(3)
Computer-Based Conceptual Design: 1989 to 1999
85(6)
References
91(6)
Topology and Geometry Optimization of Trusses and Frames
97(28)
Introduction
97(1)
Discrete Structural Topology Optimization
98(9)
Continuum Structural Topology Optimization
107(12)
Discussion/Recommendations for Future Research and Practical Considerations
119(1)
References
119(6)
Evolutionary Structural Optimization
125(22)
Introduction
125(1)
Basic ESO
126(1)
Examples of Basic ESO
127(5)
ESO for Structures with Stiffness/Displacement Constraint
132(6)
ESO for Frequency Optimization
138(1)
ESO for Optimization Against Buckling
139(2)
Bi-Directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization
141(5)
Conclusions
146(1)
Acknowledgment
146(1)
References
146(1)
Design and Optimization of Semi-Rigid Framed Structures
147(22)
Introduction
147(2)
Semi-Rigid Steel Construction in Design Specifications
149(1)
Connection Behavior and Modeling
150(2)
Semi-Rigid Frame Analysis
152(5)
Design and Optimization of Semi-Rigid Steel Frames
157(7)
Concluding Remarks
164(1)
Acknowledgment
164(1)
References
164(5)
Optimized Performance-Based Design for Buildings
169(72)
Introduction
169(1)
Performance-Based Engineering
170(6)
Quantifying Performance---Seismic Loading
176(15)
Quantifying Performance---Wind Loading
191(2)
Quantifying Performance---Gravity Loading
193(1)
Quantifying Performance---Nonstructural Elements
194(3)
Quantifying Performance Using Damage---Structural Elements
197(3)
Quantifying the Loads
200(15)
Performance-Based Optimization
215(18)
Solution Methods Available
233(3)
Concluding Remarks
236(1)
References
236(5)
Multiobjective Optimum Design of Seismic-Resistant Structures
241(16)
Introduction
242(1)
Multiobjective Optimization and Pareto Optimum
243(1)
Game Theory Algorithms
244(1)
Multiobjective Optimization with Genetic Algorithms
244(1)
Pareto GA with Constrained Multiobjective Optimization
245(1)
Life-Cycle Cost and Multilevel Optimization
245(2)
Numerical Examples
247(5)
Conclusions
252(1)
Acknowledgments
253(1)
References
253(4)
Reliability- and Cost-Oriented Optimal Bridge Maintenance Planning
257(14)
Background
257(1)
Probabilistic Maintenance Models
258(5)
Optimum Maintenance and Repair Methods
263(5)
Concluding Remarks
268(1)
Acknowledgments
268(1)
References
268(3)
Journal Publications on Optimal Structural Design, 1985-1999
271(104)
Index to References
369(6)
Index 375

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