Design approaches to structural optimization

The objective of this thesis is to develop design approaches to structural optimization. In the example of three-dimensional grid structures, widely known as 'space frames', possible configurations are explored which maximize the load-bearing capacity of the system in relation to its weight. The study has been organized in two chapters: The first chapter starts with a brief review of structural concepts. Along with Gothic as a historical example to optimization, modem analytical methods to optimal structural design are presented which include Maxwell's Lemma, Michell's Fields and Ultimate Strength Analysis. In the second part of the thesis the design solutions are presented. The emphasis lies on a deployable space frame which is based on bar-joist like elements.

Department dc:contributor.department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture.

Grantor dc:publisher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

1986

Author dc:creator

• Tayar, Memduh Ali

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Waclaw Zalewski.

• Architecture.

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• M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission.

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• http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/78067

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/78067