Optimization and Artificial Intelligence in Civil and Structural Engineering: Volume I: Optimization in Civil and Structural Engineering

655 Pages·1992·19.92 MB·English

by  Andrew B. Templeman (auth.)

Optimization and Artificial Intelligence
in Civil and Structural Engineering
Volume I: Optimization in Civil and Structural Engineering
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Series E: Applied Sciences -Vol. 221
Optimization and
Artificial Intelligence in Civil
and Structural Engineering
Volume I: Optimization in Civil and
Structural Engineering
edited by
B. H. V. Topping
Department of Civil and Offshore Engineering,
Heriot-Watt University,
Edinburgh, U.K.
SPRINGER-SCIENCE+BUSINESS MEDIA, B.v.
Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on
Optimization and Decision Support Systems in Civil Engineering
Edinburgh, U.K.
25 June-6 July, 1989
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Optimization and artificial intelligence in civil and structural
engineering! edited by B.H.V. Topping.
p. cm. -- (NATO ASI series. Serles E. Applied sciences; vol.
221 )
Contents, v. 1. Optimization in civil and structural engineering -
- v. 2. Artificial intelligence in civil and structural engineering.
ISBN 978-90-481-4201-9 ISBN 978-94-017-2490-6 (eBook)
DOI 10.1007/978-94-017-2490-6
1. C i v 1 1 eng i neer i ng--Mathemat 1 ca 1 mode 1s . 2. Structura 1
engineerlng--Mathematical models. 3. Artificial intelligence.
I. Topping. B. H. V. II. Series, NATO ASI series. Series E.
Appl led sciences; no. 221.
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Contents
Part I
The Optimization of Civil Engineering Networks
A.B. Templeman ................................................. .
Fuzzy Sets Applied to Civil Engineering Systems
C.B. Brown ....................................................... 19
Civil Engineering Optimizing and Satisficing
C.B. Brown ....................................................... 33
Network Structuring Algorithms
D.G. Elms........................................................ 43
Risk Balancing Approaches
D.G Elms........................................................ 61
Consistent Crudeness in System Construction
D.G. Elms........................................................ 71
Entropy in Civil Engineering Optimization
A.B. Templeman .................................................. 87
An Assessment of Current Non-Linear Programming
Algorithms for Structural Design
Part I: Basic Algorithms
G.N. Vanderplaats ................................................ 107
An Assessment of Current Non-Linear Programming
Algorithms for Structural Design
Part II: Some Recent Approximation Methods
G.N. Vanderplaats ................................................ 127
vi
Classification and Comparison of LP Formulations for
the Plastic Design of Frames
T.K.H. Tam and A. Jennings... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 143
On Some Properties of Optimum Structural Topologies
U. Kirsch......................................................... 189
The Theorems of Structural and Geometric Variation for
Engineering Structures
B.H. V. Topping .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 211
Optimal Design of Large Discretized Systems by
Iterative Optimality Criteria Methods
w.
G.IN. Rozvany, Gollub and M. Zhou .......................... 223
Approximate Models for Structural Optimization
U. Kirsch ......................................................... 289
Computer-Automated Optimal Design of
Structural Steel Frameworks
D.E. Grierson ..................................................... 327
Optimal Design for Static and Dynamic Loading
B. Jiidt, J. Menkenhagen and G. Thierauf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 355
Optimal Design and Optimization of Structures
K. Kayvantash, U. Schilling and G. Thierauf ................. . . . .. 367
Two-Stage Optimal Design in Concrete
W. Booz and G.Thierauf .......................................... 417
Layout Optimization in Structural Design
w.
G.IN. Rozvany, Gollub and M. Zhou .......................... 437
Sequential Optimisation for Structural Networks
and Water Supply Systems Based on
Sensitivity and Reliability
L. Griindig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 485
vii
The Geometrical Analysis of Deformations Based
on an Optimal Network Design and Proper
Data Management Tools
L. Griindig......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 503
Interaction of Criteria, Accuracy and Reliability
and its Implication for the Design of
Engineering Survey Control Networks
L. Griindig........................................................ 525
A Systems Approach to Real-Time Reservoir Operations
M.H. Houck ...................................................... 545
Approaches to Risk Management and Operational
Guidance for Municipal Water Supplies
R.N. Palmer ...................................................... 567
Optimization Modeling in Water Resources:
A Sample of Applications
M.H. Houck ...................................................... 577
Queues, Construction Operations and Optimization
D.G. Carmichael.................................................. 597
Sensitivity Analysis in Reliabilty-Based Shape Optimization
J.D. Srprensen and 1. Enevoldsen .................................. 617
Genetic Algorithms in Automated Structural Synthesis
P. Hajela ......................................................... 639
DIRECTOR
Dr B H V Topping, Department of Civil Engineering, Heriot-Watt University,
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Professor C B Brown, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Wash
ington, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Professor J S Gero, Department of Architectural Science, Univesity of Sydney,
Sydney, Australia
Professor D Grierson, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Waterloo,
Ontario, Canada
Professor P W Jowitt, Department of Civil Engineering, Heriot-Watt Univer
sity, Riccarton, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Professor A B Templeman, Department of Civil Engineering, The University
of Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Dr B H V Topping, Department of Civil Engineering, Heriot-Watt University,
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
PRINCIPAL LECTURERS
Professor C B Brown, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Wash
ington, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Professor D G Elms, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Canterbury,
Christchurch, New Zealand
Professor J S Gero, Department of Architectural Science, Univesity of Sydney,
Sydney, Australia
Professor L Griindig, Institut fur Geodiisie und Photogrammetrie, Technische
Universitat Berlin, Berlin, West Germany
Professor D Grierson, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Waterloo,
Ontario, Canada
Dr M H Houck, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, United States of
America
A T Humphrey, GEC Marconi Research Centre, Great Baddow, Chelmsford,
Essex, England
Dr D.G. Jamieson, Thames Water, Reading, Berkshire, England
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x
Professor A .Jennings, Department of Civil Engineering, Queeen's University of
Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom
Professor P W .Jowitt, Department of Civil Engineering, Heriot-Watt Univer
sity, Riccarton, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Professor U Kirsch, Department of Civil Engineering, Technion, Israel Institute
of Technology, Technion City, Haifia, Israel
Professor M.L. Maher, Department of Civil Engineering, Carnegie-Mellon Uni
versity, Pittsburgh, United States of America
Dr R N Palmer, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Washington,
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Professor GIN Rozvany, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Essen,
Essen, West Germany
Professor A B Templeman, Department of Civil Engineering, The University
of Liverpool, England
Professor G Thierauf, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Essen,
Essen, West Germany
Dr B H V Topping, Department of Civil Engineering, Heriot-Watt University,
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Dr G N Vanderplaats, VMA Engineering, Goleta, California, United States of
America
PARTICIPANTS
Professor A Adao-da-Fonseca, Universidade do Porto, Gabinete de Estruturas,
Faculdade de Engenharia, Porto, Portugal
Dr G Akhras, Department of Civil Engineering, Royal Military College of Canada,
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Professor D Altinbilek, Department of Civil Engineering, Middle East Technical
University, Ankara, Turkey
Dr T Arciszewski, Department of Civil Engineering, Wayne State University, De
troit, Michigan, United States of America
A M Azevedo, University of Porto, Faculty of Engineering, Gabinete de Estruc
tures, Porto, Portugal
Dr B W Baetz, Department of Civil Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton,
Ontario, Canada
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J Bauerle, Institut fur Geodiisie und Photogrammetrie, Technische Universitat
Berlin, Berlin, West Germany
S Bitzarakis, Department of Civil Engineering, National Technical University,
Athens, Greece
Professor D G Carmichael, School of Civil Engineering, University of New South
Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia
Duane Castaneda, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Washington,
Seattle, Washington, United Sates of America
S Coelho, LNEC - National Laboratory of Civil Engineering, Lisboa, Portugal
J B Comerford, Department of Civil Engineering, Bristol University, Bristol, Eng
land
J W Davidson, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Manitoba, Win
nipeg, Manitoba, Canada
I Enevoldsen, University of Aalborg, Aalbourg, Denmark
J H Garcelon, Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida, Gaines
ville, United States of America
Professor W J Grenney, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Utah
State University, Logan, Utah, United States of America
Professor D F Haber, Department of Civil Engineering, University ofIdaho, Moscow,
Idaho, United Sates of America
Professor P Hajela, Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida,
Gainesville, Florida, United States of America
T B Hardy, Department of Civil Engineering, Utah State University, Logan, Utah,
United States of America
Professor M I Hoit, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Florida, Gaines
ville, Florida, United States of America
Dr B Heydecker, Transport Studies Group, University College London, London,
England
D Howarth, Department of Civil Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton,
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Dr S Hernandez, Department of Mechanical & Environmental Engineering, Uni
versity of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, United States of
America
J Jih, Dept of Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida,