A method for nonlinear optimization with discrete design variablesA numerical method is presented for the solution of nonlinear discrete optimization problems. The applicability of discrete optimization to engineering design is discussed, and several standard structural optimization problems are solved using discrete design variables. The method uses approximation techniques to create subproblems suitable for linear mixed-integer programming methods. The method employs existing software for continuous optimization and integer programming.
Document ID
19870046316
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Olsen, Gregory R. (Astro Aerospace Corp. Carpinteria, CA, United States)
Vanderplaats, Garret N. (California, University Santa Barbara, United States)