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This paper is concerned with the shape optimization problems of truss structures based on the element and system reliabilities. The algorithmic procedure is proposed for determining the optimum configuration and size of members which minimize the structural weight under the constraints on the failure probabilities of the members. Numerical examples are provided to demonstrate the basic properties of the reliability based optimum design problem and the validity of the proposed method.
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Murotsu, Y., Kishi, M., Yonezawa, M. (1988). On The Shape Optimization of Truss Structure Based on Reliability Concept. In: Rozvany, G.I.N., Karihaloo, B.L. (eds) Structural Optimization. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-1413-1_25
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