Optimal material layout in three-dimensional elastic structures subjected to multiple loads

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2000

Abstract

A method is presented for the optimal layout of material in three-dimensional elastic structures subjected to multiple loads. The problem is solved using a moment formulation to characterize optimal anisotropy of the material at each point of the domain. The method has important practical applications, e.g., in design of cross sections of prismatic bars and in optimal design of laminates.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Mechanics of Structures and Machines

First Page

219

Last Page

236

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