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000012745 100__ $$aStrydom, J.H.
000012745 24500 $$aOptimizing the design of steel bridges using the principle of virtual work

000012745 24630 $$n6.$$pInsights and Innovations in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation
000012745 260__ $$bTaylor and Francis Group, London, UK
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000012745 520__ $$2eng$$aThe Virtual Work Optimization Method (VWOM) is used in this paper to optimize a steel bridge. The VWOM is an automated method that minimizes the mass of a structure with a prescribed geometry, deflection criteria and load cases, while adhering to design code requirements. Members are selected from a user defined database to meet design constraints including stiffness and strength criteria. The rotational stiffness of connections can be specified and varied. The method is explained using a single span plate girder as an example. The Komati River Bridge is optimized as a case study. Results are compared to the mass of the existing bridge.

000012745 540__ $$aText je chráněný podle autorského zákona č. 121/2000 Sb.
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000012745 7112_ $$aSixth International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation$$cCape Town, South Africa$$d2016-09-05 / 2016-09-07$$gSEMC2016
000012745 720__ $$aStrydom, J.H.$$iElvin, A.
000012745 8560_ $$ffischerc@itam.cas.cz
000012745 8564_ $$s1332627$$uhttps://invenio.itam.cas.cz/record/12745/files/193.pdf$$yOriginal version of the author's contribution as presented on CD, 193.pdf.
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