Interpreting Adjoint Equations in Structural Optimization
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 112, Issue 8
Abstract
The adjoint method has been used in structural optimization to compute sensitivity coefficients of cost and constraint functions with respect to design parameters. The adjoint method involves the calculation of an adjoint vector from certain adjoint equations. So far, the adjoint equations have been considered only as a numerical tool for computing sensitivity coefficients. In this paper, the adjoint equations are given a physical interpretation, and it is shown that the components of the adjoint vector are the influence coefficients associated with the given function. Importantly, the interpretation of adjoint equations in this paper provides a new method for obtaining influence coefficients.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 112 • Issue 8 • August 1986
Pages: 1971 - 1976
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Copyright © 1986 ASCE.
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Published online: Aug 1, 1986
Published in print: Aug 1986
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