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This lecture presents an efficient computer-based method for the optimum design of steel frameworks accounting for the behaviour of semi-rigid connections. The Dual method is applied to minimise the ‘cost’ of the connections and members for the structure subject to constraints on stresses and displacements under specified design loads. A steel framework example is presented to illustrate the features of the design optimization method.
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Grierson, D.E., Xu, L. (1993). Design Optimization of Steel Frameworks Accounting for Semi-Rigid Connections. In: Rozvany, G.I.N. (eds) Optimization of Large Structural Systems. NATO ASI Series, vol 231. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-9577-8_44
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