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Large Scale Structural Optimization with Nonlinear Goal Programming

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Optimization of Large Structural Systems

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Traditional optimization models require the formulation of a single objective function. While many problems can be modeled in this form, many real situations involve not only multiple objectives but also multiple, conflicting objectives. In this paper a multiple objective goal structural optimization approach is presented using a nonlinear goal programming technique. To demonstrate the approach, the formulation and solution of some truss problems using nonlinear goal programming are presented.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 33199, USA

    Mohamed E. M. EI-Sayed & T. S. Jang

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  1. Essen University, Germany

    G. I. N. Rozvany (Professor of Structural Design) (Professor of Structural Design)

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EI-Sayed, M.E.M., Jang, T.S. (1993). Large Scale Structural Optimization with Nonlinear Goal Programming. 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_59

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