A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
The Optimization of Civil Engineering Networks
Abstract This paper describes similarities in the system mathematical models of water supply networks and structural trusses, showing that both are examples of a general class of non-linear engineering networks. Comparisons are made between the two networks in respect of constitutive equations, methods of analysis, optimum design and reliability-based design. The similarities are valuable at a teaching level in unifying the study of engineering networks. The differences point the way to interesting areas of research.
The Optimization of Civil Engineering Networks
Abstract This paper describes similarities in the system mathematical models of water supply networks and structural trusses, showing that both are examples of a general class of non-linear engineering networks. Comparisons are made between the two networks in respect of constitutive equations, methods of analysis, optimum design and reliability-based design. The similarities are valuable at a teaching level in unifying the study of engineering networks. The differences point the way to interesting areas of research.
The Optimization of Civil Engineering Networks
Templeman, Andrew B. (author)
1992-01-01
18 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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