STRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION.

Abstract

The lecture series includes 5 papers describing the recent developments in the field of practical design optimization methods. An overview is given of the state-of-the-art in optimization technology, currently available mathematical methods which are being successfully applied to structural engineering are described, and the role of optimization models as applied in current analysis and optimization methods is explained. Following is a list of titles and authors: Use of Optimality Criteria Methods for Large Scale Systems. By L. Berke and N. S. Khot. Some Approximation Concepts for Structural Synthesis. By L. A. Schmit, Jr. and B. Farshi. Use of Geometric Programming Methods for Structural Optimization. By Andrew B. Templeman. Sizing of Complex Structure by the Integration of Several Different Optimal Design Algorithms. By Jaroslaw Sobieszczanski. Discretized Program for the Optimal Design of Complex Structures. By James R. Batt and Ronald A. Gellatly.