Research Article
Jan 1973
Direct Search Optimization Method
This article has a reply.
VIEW THE REPLYThis article has a reply.
VIEW THE REPLYAuthors: Ying-San Lai and Jan D. AchenbachAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 99, Issue 1
Abstract
A nongradient direct search procedure is presented to treat general structural optimization problems, in which the independent design variables are discrete in nature. The procedure combines the basic ideas of the complex method of Box with the pattern search of Hooke and Jeeves. Three examples of design are considered: a framed structure and a tied cantilever beam under static loads, and a two-layered slab under dynamic loads. These examples illustrate the wide variety of structural optimization problems which can be satisfactorily treated by the method.
Get full access to this article
View all available purchase options and get full access to this article.
Information & Authors
Information
Published In
Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 99 • Issue 1 • January 1973
Pages: 19 - 31
Copyright
© 1973 American Society of Civil Engineers.
History
Published in print: Jan 1973
Published online: Feb 1, 2021
Permissions
Request permissions for this article.
Authors
Affiliations
Ying-San Lai
Stress Analyst, Chicago Bridge & Iron Co., Oak Brook, Ill.
Jan D. Achenbach
Prof. of Civ. Engrg., Technological Inst., Northwestern Univ., Evanston, Ill.
Metrics & Citations
Metrics
Citations
Download citation
If you have the appropriate software installed, you can download article citation data to the citation manager of your choice. Simply select your manager software from the list below and click Download.
Cited by
View Options
Get Access
Access content
Please select your options to get access
Log in/Register
Log in via your institution (Shibboleth)
ASCE Members:
Please log in to see member pricing
Purchase
Save for later Item saved, go to cart Information on ASCE Library Cards
ASCE Library Cards let you download journal articles, proceedings papers, and available book chapters across the entire ASCE Library platform. ASCE Library Cards remain active for 24 months or until all downloads are used. Note: This content will be debited as one download at time of checkout.
Terms of Use: ASCE Library Cards are for individual, personal use only. Reselling, republishing, or forwarding the materials to libraries or reading rooms is prohibited.
Terms of Use: ASCE Library Cards are for individual, personal use only. Reselling, republishing, or forwarding the materials to libraries or reading rooms is prohibited.
Get Access
Access content
Please select your options to get access
Log in/Register
Log in via your institution (Shibboleth)
ASCE Members:
Please log in to see member pricing
Purchase
Save for later Item saved, go to cart Information on ASCE Library Cards
ASCE Library Cards let you download journal articles, proceedings papers, and available book chapters across the entire ASCE Library platform. ASCE Library Cards remain active for 24 months or until all downloads are used. Note: This content will be debited as one download at time of checkout.
Terms of Use: ASCE Library Cards are for individual, personal use only. Reselling, republishing, or forwarding the materials to libraries or reading rooms is prohibited.
Terms of Use: ASCE Library Cards are for individual, personal use only. Reselling, republishing, or forwarding the materials to libraries or reading rooms is prohibited.