Shape optimization of a double-layer space truss described by a parametric surface

International Journal of Space Structures

Volumn 12, Issue 2, 1997, Pages 109-119

  Ohsaki, M ^a   Nakamura, Tsuneyoshi ^a   Kohiyama, M ^a,b  

^a KYOTO UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

^b KAJIMA TECHNICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (Japan)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

MATHEMATICAL MODELS; OPTIMIZATION; SPACE APPLICATIONS; STRUCTURAL DESIGN;

DOUBLE LAYER SPACE TRUSSES; SHAPE OPTIMIZATION;

TRUSSES;

EID: 0031343376     PISSN: 09560599     EISSN: 20598033     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/026635119701200205     Document Type: Article

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