Development of a computer program for the testing and evaluation of numerical optimization techniques

dc.contributor.advisorVanderplaats, Garret N.
dc.contributor.authorFitzgerald, James Edward, III
dc.contributor.corporateNaval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
dc.contributor.departmentMechanical Engineering
dc.contributor.secondreaderShin, Young
dc.dateJune 1982
dc.date.accessioned2012-11-20T00:07:15Z
dc.date.available2012-11-20T00:07:15Z
dc.date.issued1982-06
dc.description.abstractA three dimensional finite element code is written for truss analysis and design. Trusses may be designed for minimum weight subject to constraints on: member stresses, Euler buckling, joint displacements and system natural frequency. The optimum configuration may be found in addition to optimization with respect to member sizes. The finite element code may be used as a stand alone analysis tool or may be coupled to an optimizer of the user's choice. The finite element displacement method of analysis is used for static analysis and eigenvalues are calculated using the subspace iteration technique. A major portion of this work is the software (user guide) which is presented in detail with examples and results. Explanation of how this code is coupled to an optimizer is given. Design variables are member area sizes, joint coordinates, or both. Examples are presented to demonstrate the method.en_US
dc.description.distributionstatementApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
dc.description.serviceLieutenant, United States Navyen_US
dc.description.urihttp://archive.org/details/developmentofcom1094520129
dc.format.extent1 v. (various leaves)en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10945/20129
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherMonterey, California. Naval Postgraduate Schoolen_US
dc.rightsThis publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.en_US
dc.subject.authorOptimizationen_US
dc.subject.authorOptimizeren_US
dc.subject.authorFinite element methoden_US
dc.subject.authorAutomated designen_US
dc.subject.authorShape optimizationen_US
dc.subject.lcshMechanical engineeringen_US
dc.titleDevelopment of a computer program for the testing and evaluation of numerical optimization techniquesen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dspace.entity.typePublication
etd.thesisdegree.disciplineMechanical Engineeringen_US
etd.thesisdegree.grantorNaval Postgraduate Schoolen_US
etd.thesisdegree.levelMastersen_US
etd.thesisdegree.nameM.S. in Mechanical Engineeringen_US
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