The application of nonlinear analysis techniques to practical structural design problems

1983 ◽  
Vol 16 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 549-562
Author(s):  
Philip W. Mason ◽  
Theodore Balderes ◽  
Harry Armen
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Analysis ◽  
Structural Design ◽  
Design Problems ◽  
Analysis Techniques

Smart Optimization of Machine Systems Using Hierarchical Genotype Representations

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masataka Yoshimura ◽  
Kazuhiro Izui
Keyword(s):  
Structural Design ◽  
Hierarchical Structures ◽  
Optimization Methods ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Design Problems ◽  
Design Variables ◽  
The Hierarchical Structure ◽  
Machine Systems ◽  
System Designs ◽  
Crossover And Mutation

Abstract Design problems for machine products are generally hierarchically expressed. With conventional product optimization methods, it is difficult to concurrently optimize all design variables of portions within the hierarchical structure. This paper proposes a design optimization method using genetic algorithms containing hierarchical genotype representations, so that the hierarchical structures of machine system designs are exactly expressed through genotype coding, and optimization can be concurrently conducted for all of the hierarchical structures. Crossover and mutation operations for manipulating the hierarchical genotype representations are also developed. The proposed method is applied to a machine-tool structural design to demonstrate its effectiveness.

Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and Solution of Civil Engineering Problems

2020 ◽  
pp. 13-38
Author(s):  
Melda Yucel ◽  
Sinan Melih Nigdeli ◽  
Gebrail Bekdaş
Keyword(s):  
Neural Networks ◽  
Artificial Neural Networks ◽  
Structural Properties ◽  
Structural Design ◽  
Civil Engineering ◽  
Back Propagation ◽  
Training Algorithm ◽  
Design Problems ◽  
Engineering Problems ◽  
Artificial Neural

This chapter reveals the advantages of artificial neural networks (ANNs) by means of prediction success and effects on solutions for various problems. With this aim, initially, multilayer ANNs and their structural properties are explained. Then, feed-forward ANNs and a type of training algorithm called back-propagation, which was benefited for these type networks, are presented. Different structural design problems from civil engineering are optimized, and handled intended for obtaining prediction results thanks to usage of ANNs.

Indexing and retrieval of cases in a case-based design system

1996 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Raphael ◽  
B. Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Structural Design ◽  
Design Methods ◽  
Design System ◽  
Prototype System ◽  
Design Problems ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Indexing And Retrieval ◽  
Control Knowledge ◽  
Case Based

AbstractThis paper discusses the issues related to retrieval of cases in a case-based design system. The limitations of the conventional approaches are brought out, and this is followed by a description of a new approach to indexing and retrieval. This approach aims at capturing control knowledge required for retrieval from individual retrieval examples. Since this approach is based on past retrieval examples, we call it RBEX (Retrieval Based on EXamples). The proposed approach is implemented in a prototype system called CADREM. CADREM uses design methods used in solving past design problems to solve new problems. This is closer to the derivational analogy approach rather than the more common transformational analogy. CADREM has been tried in the domain of conceptual structural design of buildings. Sample outputs from CADREM are also included.

scholarly journals An Optimal Control Problem Governed by a Kirchhoff-Type Variational Inequality

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Chengfu Wang ◽  
Pengcheng Wu ◽  
Yuying Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Control ◽  
Variational Inequality ◽  
Optimal Control Problem ◽  
Variational Method ◽  
Control Problem ◽  
Nonlinear Analysis ◽  
Existence Results ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Kirchhoff Type

This paper is concerned with an optimal control problem governed by a Kirchhoff-type variational inequality. The existence of multiplicity solutions for the Kirchhoff-type variational inequality is established by using some nonlinear analysis techniques and the variational method, and the existence results of an optimal control for the optimal control problem governed by a Kirchhoff-type variational inequality are derived.

Northumberland Strait bridge: analysis techniques and results

1996 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amin Ghali ◽  
Gamil Tadras ◽  
Paul H. Langohr
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
Structural Design ◽  
Major Part ◽  
Thermal Stresses ◽  
Atlantic Coast ◽  
Variable Depth ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Ice Forces ◽  
Creep And Shrinkage

The Northumberland Strait at the Atlantic coast of Canada will be crossed by a 13 km bridge. The major part of the superstructure will consist of 44 spans, each of length 250 m and a box cross section of variable depth 4.5–14 m. The superstructure, divided into units of maximum length 192 m, will be produced in a yard by segmental casting and multistage prestressing. These units will be assembled at their final position on top of the piers. Each pier is composed of two pieces, also produced in the yard and connected on site by cast in situ concrete. This paper describes selected analysis problems and their solutions employed in the structural design. The analysis problems are concerned with (i) dynamic response to ice forces; (ii) movements of pier footings and stiffness of the subgrade; (iii) variation of stresses and deformations during construction and during the life of the structure, considering the effects of creep and shrinkage of concrete and relaxation of the prestressed steel; and (iv) thermal stresses. Key words: bridges, concrete, creep, prestress relaxation, segmental construction, shrinkage, strait crossing.

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