Research Article
Feb 1981
Topology and Optimality of Certain Trusses
Publication: Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 107, Issue 2
Abstract
Some known results of Maxwell's and Michell's theorems on structural optimization are briefly reviewed. A special characteristic of a certain class of common truss is then presented as an extension. The condition for trusses to have this charateristic is then derived, and its implications on topology, optimality and stress-ratio design are examined. Simple and more complicated examples are presented.
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Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 107 • Issue 2 • February 1981
Pages: 383 - 393
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© 1981 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Feb 1981
Published online: Feb 1, 2021
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Ovadia E. Lev, M.ASCE
Manager, Dept. of Advanced Design and Development, Merritt CASES, Inc., 710 Brookside Ave., P.O. Box 1206, Redlands, Calif. 92373
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