Structural Optimization: Dynamic and Seismic Applications
Abstract
Today's biggest structural engineering challenge is to design better structures, and a key issue is the need to take an integrated approach which balances control of costs with the requirement for handling earthquakes and other dynamic forces. Structural optimization is based on rigorous mathematical formulation and requires computation algorithms for sizing structural elements and synthesizing systems. Now that the right software and enough computing power are readily available, professionals can now develop a suite of alternative designs and a select suitable one. A thoroughly-written and practical book on structural optimization is long overdue. This solid book comprehensively presents current optimization strategies, illustrated with sufficient examples of the design of elements and systems and presenting descriptions of the process and results. Emphasis is given to dynamic loading, in particular to seismic forces. Researchers and practising engineers will find this book an excellent reference, and advanced undergraduates or graduate students can use it as a resource for structural optimization design.
Recommended Citation
F. Y. Cheng and K. Z. Truman, "Structural Optimization: Dynamic and Seismic Applications," Structural Optimization: Dynamic and Seismic Applications, pp. 1 - 704, Taylor and Francis Group; Taylor and Francis, Jan 2017.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315274874
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-148226596-5;978-041542370-0
Document Type
Book
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2024 Taylor and Francis Group; Taylor and Francis, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2017
