Abstract: Three-dimensional elastic trusses are designed for minimum weight, subject to constraints on member stresses, Euler buckling, joint displacements and system natural frequencies. Multiple static ...

Abstract: Available methods for discrete variable structural optimization are reviewed in this paper. Methods are classified according to three categories: branch and bound, approximations using branch and bound, and ad-hoc methods. ...

Abstract: Computer codes for the analysis of marine steam condensers were coupled with a numerical optimization code to provide fully automated design. The resulting programs are excellent design tools ...