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Jun 1978

Efficient Hybrid Methods of Optimal Structural Design

Publication: Journal of the Engineering Mechanics Division
Volume 104, Issue 3

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An analysis of direct (mathematical programming) and optimality criteria (indirect search) methods for structural optimization is presented. It is shown that both approaches require many similar calculations in their respective numerical algorithms. Based on this analysis, it is concluded that efficient and general hybrid methods can be developed, exploiting common features of both direct and optimality criteria methods. A numerical example is solved to assess the potential of hybrid methods. Extensions of the hybrid methods to dynamic response problem are discussed.

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Journal of the Engineering Mechanics Division
Volume 104Issue 3June 1978
Pages: 663 - 680

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Published in print: Jun 1978
Published online: Feb 3, 2021

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Jasbir S. Arora
Assoc. Prof., Materials Div., Coll. of Engrg., Univ. of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Edward J. Haug Jr.
Prof., Materials Div., Coll. of Engrg., Univ. of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

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