Abstract: Two alternative formulations based on the concept of simultaneous analysis and design are presented and evaluated for optimal design of framed structures. Different behavior variables, such as nodal displacements and member ...

Abstract: An optimal design formulation is presented that incorporates the use of standard prefabricated sections for the design of steel transmission poles. This standardization is achieved by discretizing the design variables for ...

Abstract: The problem of optimal design of latticed transmission towers subjected to normal operating loads and an earthquake load is formulated. A time history analysis of the structure is performed. The constraints given in a ...

Abstract: The return mapping procedure is studied to gain insights for its numerical implementation to calculate the frictional force during contact analysis. A simple quasistatic truss–wall frictional contact analysis problem is ...

Abstract: Methods of structural design sensitivity analysis are closely related to structural analysis procedures. It is critically important to thoroughly understand the analysis procedures for efficient design sensitivity analysis. ...

Abstract: The design of H-frame transmission poles subjected to static and dynamic loads (earthquake load) is formulated as an optimization problem. Time history analysis, discrete design variables, and optimization algorithms are ...

Abstract: Design of steel transmission poles is formulated as an optimization problem by identifying design variables, a cost function, and constraints. Nonlinearities in structural response calculations due to large deflections are ...

Abstract: Design of prestressed concrete transmission poles is formulated as an optimization problem by identifying design variables, a cost function, and constraints. Example problems are solved, and solutions are compared with ...

Abstract: Discrete ground structure topology optimization design methods have to date received considerable attention in structural engineering. An alternative class of structural topology optimization methods, which have not yet ...