Structural Optimization and Analysis with Program System CARAT

Optimization and analysis of complex structures combining the finite element me-thod and methods of mathematical programming claim a high standard of the underlying program concept. When setting up the concept for the program system CARAT (Computer Aided Research and Analysis Tool) it was the aim to design an integral program for a wide range of structural optimization problems. An effective and direct formulation of the optimi-zation problem within the finite element method could be achieved in a completely incore running program with an interactive design environment.