Structural optimization based on topology optimization techniques using frame elements considering cross-sectional properties

Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization

Volumn 34, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 41-60

  Takezawa, A ^a   Nishiwaki, S ^a   Izui, K ^a   Yoshimura, M ^a  

^a KYOTO UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

Author keywords

Complementary strain energy; Cross sectional properties; Frame elements; KKT conditions; Structural optimization; Topology optimization

Indexed keywords

EIGENVALUES AND EIGENFUNCTIONS; METHOD OF MOMENTS; PROBLEM SOLVING; STRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION;

COMPLEMENTARY STRAIN ENERGY; CROSS-SECTIONAL PROPERTIES; FRAME ELEMENTS; KARUSH-KUHN-TUCKER (KKT) CONDITIONS; MOMENT OF INERTIA;

SHAPE OPTIMIZATION;

EID: 34249730430     PISSN: 1615147X     EISSN: 16151488     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s00158-006-0059-1     Document Type: Article

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