Advances in Structural Optimization
Proceedings of the First US-Japan Joint Seminar on Structural Optimization Held in Conjunction with the Structures Congress XIV, Held in Chicago, Illinois, April 13, 1996
Published on 30. January 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
225 pages
978-0-7844-0221-4 (ISBN)
Description
A compilation of twenty papers, ""Advances in Structural Optimization"" features recent contributions from the United States, Japan, Canada, and Hong Kong to improving design and performance of structures. This volume covers a wide range of contributions ranging from highly theoretical to immediate applications. The following topics are covered: optimal design using genetic algorithms, fuzzy set theory, artificial life approaches, and neural networks; reliability-based optimum design of buildings and bridges; optimal design based on minimum expected life-cycle cost; topology and shape optimization; steel and reinforced concrete frame optimization; and optimization of laminated composite structures.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Reston
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
illustrations
Weight
276 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7844-0221-4 (9780784402214)
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