Truss Design: Two Loading Conditions with Prestress
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 110, Issue 4
Abstract
This paper reviews the effect of prestress on a simple truss design problem with two loading conditions. Optimality criteria are formulated on the “sum” and “difference” problems. These criteria are subsequently interpreted to imply that the optimal design is fully stressed and to develop an iterative design scheme. Examples are included.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 110 • Issue 4 • April 1984
Pages: 677 - 687
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Copyright © 1984 ASCE.
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Published online: Apr 1, 1984
Published in print: Apr 1984
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