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Optimal Design and Optimization of Structures

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Optimization and Artificial Intelligence in Civil and Structural Engineering

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This paper presents a general review of some well established structural optimization techniques along with an outlook of a few particular research directions recently explored by the authors. Special attention is given to the problem of optimization under multiple load combinations in steel structures. Finally a parallel processing strategy for an optimal analysis and design of coupled field-structural problems is presented.

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    K. Kayvantash, U. Schilling & G. Thierauf

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    B. H. V. Topping

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Kayvantash, K., Schilling, U., Thierauf, G. (1992). Optimal Design and Optimization of Structures. In: Topping, B.H.V. (eds) Optimization and Artificial Intelligence in Civil and Structural Engineering. NATO ASI Series, vol 221. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-2490-6_17

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