Least Weight Design of Truss Structures By Sequential Linear Programming

In this study, truss structures which are under several loading conditions and subject to displacement, stress and member cross-sectional area constraints, are examined and a new optimization model is put forward in order to minimize the weight by using Sequential Linear Programming technique. A com...

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Main Authors: Mahmud Sami Döven, Burak Kaymak, Mehmet Tevfik Bayer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pamukkale University 2011-01-01
Series:Pamukkale University Journal of Engineering Sciences
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Online Access:http://dergipark.ulakbim.gov.tr/pajes/article/view/5000088665
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Summary:In this study, truss structures which are under several loading conditions and subject to displacement, stress and member cross-sectional area constraints, are examined and a new optimization model is put forward in order to minimize the weight by using Sequential Linear Programming technique. A computer code is developed in order to solve this model. Using this computer code some example problems taken from literature are solved and it is observed that solutions are similar to each other.
ISSN:1300-7009
2147-5881