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Optimal topology of trusses or perforated deep beams with rotational restraints at both ends

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This note discusses the least-weight layout of a truss having support conditions similar to those for a clamped deep beam. Numerical solutions are presented and confirmed by analytical considerations based on Michell's optimality criteria.

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  1. FB 10, Essen University, Postfach 103764, D-4300, Essen, Germany

    G. I. N. Rozvany, T. Lewiński (Visiting Humboldt Scholar), O. Sigmund, D. Gerdes & T. Birker

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Rozvany, G.I.N., Lewiński, T., Sigmund, O. et al. Optimal topology of trusses or perforated deep beams with rotational restraints at both ends. Structural Optimization 5, 268–270 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01743591

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