An advanced structural analysis/synthesis capability - ACCESS 2An advanced automated design procedure for minimum-weight design of structures (ACCESS 2) is reported. Design variable linking, constraint deletion, and explicit constraint approximation are used to combine effectively finite-element and nonlinear mathematical programming techniques. The approximation-concepts approach to structural synthesis is extended to problems involving fiber composite structure, thermal effects, and natural frequency constraints in addition to the usual static stress and displacement limitations. Sample results illustrating these features are given.
Document ID
19760047084
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Schmit, L. A. (California Univ. Los Angeles, CA, United States)
Miura, H. (California, University Los Angeles, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1976
Subject Category
Structural Mechanics
Meeting Information
Meeting: Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference