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Computational Strategies for Finite Element Simulations on Supercomputers with 4 to 65,536 Processors
We present a general approach to the design of next generation finite element software. We describe several parallel computational strategies for both implicit and explicit computations,...

Finite Element Computations on a Linear Systolic Array
This paper describes a linear systolic architecture designed specifically for finite element computations. Examples of various sparse matrix and vector operations are given. Applications...

Parallel Computations for Automated Finite Element Modeling
This paper discusses initial efforts to combine an automatic mesh generator and element by element solution approaches to produce efficient parallel computational procedures on adaptively,...

Applications of Fuzzy Mathematical Programming in Structural Optimization
In this paper, several applications of fuzzy mathematical programming in structural optimization are reviewed and discussed. In addition, a formulation of optimum earthquake resistant...

Total Optimization of Truss Considering Shape, Material and Sizing Variables
A total optimum design method is developed for truss structures in which the shape of the structure, discrete material kinds and cross-sectional areas of member elements are optimized...

Plates and Shells with Crack-Like Flaws
The formulation of new hierarchial finite elements for the analysis of laminated plates and shells in the presence of flaws are discussed. The performance of the elements is evaluated...

p-Version of FEM and Shape Optimal Design
This paper presents some research results obtained recently in using the p-version of the finite element method (FEM) for shape optimal design. It is shown that the p-version 2-D elastic...

Buckling of Tapered Columns by P-Version of F.E.M.
The local, distortional, overall, and interactive buckling of tapered, thin-walled members under axial compression and flexure are considered by using three-dimensional models based on...

An Object-Oriented Model for Building Design and Construction
This paper describes the initial work done in developing a modelling environment which captures both functional and spatial aspects of a building, abstract and detailed descriptions, and...

A KBES for Seismic Design of Buildings
A knowledge-based expert system for earthquake resistant design of buildings is described. The knowledge-intensive nature of the domain and the consequent motivation for an expert-system...

BABE: An Expert System for Structural Design of Bridge Abutments and Piers
A knowledge-based expert system named 'BABE' (Bridge and Building Evaluation) has been developed for the purpose of helping the user in planning, analysis and...

A Knowledge-Based System for Evaluating the Seismic Resistance of Existing Buildings
The large number of existing buildings designed without considerations of seismic loading warrants the development of computer aids for the evaluation of their seismic resistance. Since...

Discrete Optimization of 3D Steel Frames
The purpose of this paper is to report the results of the application of a general discrete optimization procedure to the design of a realistic, three-dimensional steel building frame....

Optimizing the Design of High-Rise Steel Buildings
The approximate stiffness method is utilized for a proposed procedure to evaluate the stiffness of the various frames and the stiffness of the members within the frames to provide a drift-controlled...

Optimal Design of Tall RC Tube Buildings
The analysis and design of reinforced concrete framed tube buildings is formulated as a nonlinear optimization problem and solved using modern design optimization software. The influence...

Vector Optimization of Structural Systems
In this paper the basic ideas of vector optimization are presented, and both the weighting and constraint methods are applied to vector optimization of truss systems by minimizing the...

Optimization of Structures Subjected to Vibrations
A minimum cost optimization procedure is presented for the analysis of multi-degree freedom structures subjected to steady, transient and random vibration environment. The procedure is...

Numerical Evaluation of Energy Release Rates
Numerical studies are described that evaluate the total energy release rate, G_T, for quasi-static, Mode I cracks using two-dimensional finite-element...

Production of Masonry Blocks for Developing Countries
The need for nuturing of low cost building materials industry in developing countries has long been recognized throughout the world. costs of building materials. Therefore, construction...

Seismic Resistant Low-Cost Masonry Buildings in Peru
Future housing in developing countries will be provided mainly in medium rise, four to six stories, bearing wall masonry buildings. This paper reports on the rationality behind this political...

 

 

 

 

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