Optimization of elastic foundation for minimum beam deflection (Q581092)
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Optimization of elastic foundation for minimum beam deflection (English)
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1987
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Beams attached to non-uniform elastic foundations and/or a set of concentrated springs are considered. The total stiffness of the foundation and springs is specified. The foundation stiffness distribution and the spring stiffnesses and locations are the design variables, and a measure of the beam deflection under given loading is minimized. Optimality conditions are derived using the calculus of variations. A number of examples are presented which involve a uniform cantilever, a uniformly distributed load, and a foundation with piecewise-constant stiffness. The optimal solutions often produce a significant decrease in the deflection measure in comparison with a reference design.
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Winkler type foundation
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finite difference method
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numerical integration
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nonlinear equation solver
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clamped-free boundary conditions
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minimized measure of beam deflection
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non-uniform elastic foundations
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set of concentrated springs
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