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Structural optimization using the finite element method applied to a beam
Author(s) -
Hornbuckle J. C.,
Nevill G. E.,
Boykin W. H.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
international journal for numerical methods in engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.421
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1097-0207
pISSN - 0029-5981
DOI - 10.1002/nme.1620090109
Subject(s) - finite element method , convergence (economics) , beam (structure) , mixed finite element method , extended finite element method , computer science , finite element limit analysis , structural engineering , mathematical optimization , mathematics , engineering , economics , economic growth
The optimum profile of a beam is obtained by using finite elements with mathematical programming techniques. Beam profiles of preceding studies can be diplicated by the finite element method with the appropriate choice of numerical tolerance used in the convergence test.