Research Article
Sep 1981
Optimization Procedure for Pulse-Simulated Response
Authors: Sami F. Masri and Frederick B. SaffordAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 107, Issue 9
Abstract
A computationally efficient technique is presented for optimizing the selection of pulse train characteristics, to be used for simulating the response of general types of structural systems to arbitrary dynamic environments. The optimization procedure uses an adaptive random search algorithm that incorporates a periodic exploratory search for the optimal step-size variance, which signifianctly improves the convergence characteristics. Pulse trains (to induce specified or criterion structural motion) are not unique and are largely dependent upon constraints. The method is demonstrated for a 25-story building and a steel one-bay structure.
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Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 107 • Issue 9 • September 1981
Pages: 1743 - 1761
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© 1981 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Sep 1981
Published online: Feb 1, 2021
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Sami F. Masri
Presented at the October 27-31, 1980, ASCE Annual Convention, held at Hollywood, Fla
Frederick B. Safford
Prof., Civ. Engrg. Dept., Univ. of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif. 90007
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