Research Article
Jan 1971
Optimum Design of Trusses for Ultimate Loads
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Volume 97, Issue 1
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Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that the nonlinear formulation of the truss design problem is superior to the linear formulation. In design of typical transmission towers a very large number of members must be selected subject to the action of a number of load conditions. In the linear formulation a very large problem results. Running times are large. In addition, numerical difficulties were encountered in seeking the solution to the linear program using the usual methods. The nonlinear method produced more efficient solutions and, in addition, included at least an elementary treatment of buckling. This method has been used in the design of large truss structures.
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Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 97 • Issue 1 • January 1971
Pages: 157 - 174
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© 1971 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jan 1971
Published online: Feb 1, 2021
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William S. LaPay, AM.ASCE
Sr. Engr., Westinghouse Nuclear Energy Systems, Pittsburgh, Pa; formerly Research Asst., Case Western Reserve Univ., Cleveland, Ohio.
George G. Goble, AM.ASCE
Prof. of Structures, Case Western Reserve Univ., Cleveland, Ohio.
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