Structural optimization : dynamic and seismic applications / Franklin Y. Cheng and Kevin Z. Truman

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents Preface Acknowlegements Authors List of notations List of abbreviations 1 Introduction 2 Fundamentals of linear programming 3 Linear programming optimization of elastic structural systems 4 Introduction to nonlinear programming 5 Optimization of rigid frames with P - δ effects for static and dynamic loads 6 Gradient-based search techniques 7 Energy distribution algorithm for optimality-criteria method and optimization of 2-D seismic resistant frames 8 Generalized optimality-criteria approach 9 Generalized optimality criteria applied to statically and dynamically loaded structural systems 10 Generalized optimality-criteria application to topological design, pile foundations, damage detection and structural identification 11 Nondeterministic structural optimization and parametric assessments 12 Multi-objective optimization with genetic algorithm, fuzzy logic and game theory Appendix A Illustration of linear programming for feasible direction vector of Example 5.6.1 Appendix B Newton's backward difference for calculating the acceleration and velocity at time tn Appendix C Interpolation formulas Appendix D Illustration of linear programming for feasible direction vector of Example 5.8.1 Appendix E Newmark's spectra Appendix F Equivalent lateral force procedure Appendix G Derivation of mean and variance of LNR or LNS Appendix H Equivalent uniform distributed load Appendix I Probability distribution of peak acceleration Appendix J Flow chart of interior-penalty-function algorithm Appendix K Explanation of notes I through XIX in Table 11.2 Index