Mathematical programming in optimal plastic design

Abstract The paper is intended to discuss problems of optimal plastic design of structures from the view point of mathematical programming. Existing methods of optimal design are shown to be corresponding to various formulations of mathematical programs. The duality theorems of mathematical programming can then be used to obtain necessary and sufficient criteria of optimum. Programming as a method of numerical solution is also indicated.

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