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Preface |
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I Generalized Sensitivity of Nonlinear Elastic Systems |
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1 Introduction to Design Sensitivity Analysis |
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1.2 General Framework of Elastic Stability |
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1.2.1 Governing equations and stability |
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1.2.3 Proportional loading |
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1.3 Design Parameterization |
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1.4 Design Sensitivity Analysis for Linear Response |
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1.5 Design Sensitivity Analyses for Nonlinear Responses |
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1.5.1 Linear buckling load |
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1.5.2 Responses at a regular state |
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1.6 Historical Development |
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2 Methods of Design Sensitivity Analysis |
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2.2 Sensitivity of Bifurcation Load: Pedagogic Example |
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2.2.2 Asymptotic analysis |
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2.3 Minor and Major Design Modifications |
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2.3.1 Symmetry and classification of design modifications |
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2.3.2 Regular sensitivity for minor design modification |
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2.3.3 Finite Difference Approach |
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2.4 Linear Eigenvalue Analysis Approach |
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2.5 Interpolation Approach |
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2.6 Explicit Diagonalization Approach |
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2.6.1 Simple unstable-symmetric bifurcation point |
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2.6.2 Coincident bifurcation point of a symmetric system |
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2.7 Numerical Examples for Design Sensitivity |
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2.7.2 Symmetric shallow truss dome |
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2.7.3 Two-degree-of-freedom bar–spring system |
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3 Imperfection Sensitivity Analysis |
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3.2 Mathematical Preliminaries |
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3.2.1 Generalized coordinates |
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3.2.4 Correspondence between D-formulation and 17-formulation |
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3.3 Classification of Critical Points |
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3.3.1 Simple critical points |
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3.3.2 Coincident critical points |
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3.4 Derivation of Imperfection Sensitivity Laws |
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3.4.1 Power series expansion method |
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3.4.2 Static perturbation method |
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3.5 imperfection Sensitivity for Simple Critical Points |
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3.5.1 Imperfect behaviors |
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3.5.2 Imperfection sensitivity laws |
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3.5.3 Sensitivity coefficients |
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3.6 Imperfection Sensitivity for Coincident Critical Points |
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3.6.1 Hilltop branching point |
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3.6.2 Semi-symmetric double bifurcation point |
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3.6.3 Completely-symmetric double bifurcation point |
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3.6.4 Group-theoretic double bifurcation point |
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3.6.5 Symmetry of a structure |
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3.7 Imperfection Sensitivity of Four-Bar Truss Tent |
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3.8 Historical Development |
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II Optimization Methods for Stability Design |
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4 Optimization Under Stability Constraints |
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4.2 Introduction to Nonlinear Programming Problem |
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4.3 Structural Optimization Problem and Gradient-Based Optimization Algorithm |
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4.3.1 General formulation of structural optimization problem |
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4.3.2 Gradient-based optimization approach |
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4.4 Optimization Under Stability Constraints |
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4.4.2 Formulation with eigenvalue constraints |
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4.5 Optimization of a Symmetric Shallow Truss Dome |
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4.7 Historical Development |
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5 Optimal Structures Under Snaptbrough Constraint |
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5.2 Optimization Problems for Structures Undergoing Snapthrough |
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5.4 Symmetric Shallow Truss Dome |
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6 Shape Optimization of Compliant Mechanisms |
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6.2 Illustrative Examples of Bistable Compliant Mechanisms |
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6.3 Shape Optimization Problem for Multistable Compliant Mechanism |
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6.4 Examples of Multistable Compliant Mechanisms |
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7 Optimal Braced Frames with Coincident Buckling Loads |
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7.2 Optimization Problem of a Braced Frame |
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7.2.1 Problem formulation |
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7.2.2 Definition of maximum load factor |
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7.3 Imperfection Sensitivity of Semi-Symmetric Bifurcation Point |
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7.4 Non-Optimal and Optimal Frames |
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7.4.1 Non-optimal unbraced frames |
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7.4.2 Optimal braced frames |
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8 Hilltop Branching Point I: Simple Bifurcation |
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8.2 Imperfection Sensitivity Laws |
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8.2.1 General formulation |
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8.2.2 Trivial fundamental path |
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8.2.3 Perfect and imperfect behaviors |
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8.2.4 Imperfection sensitivity for minor imperfection |
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8.2.5 Imperfection sensitivity for major imperfection |
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8.3 Bar–Spring Model: Hilltop with Asymmetric Bifurcation |
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9 Hilltop Branching Point II: Multiple Bifurcations |
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9.2 Imperfection Sensitivity |
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9.2.1 Hilltop point with many symmetric bifurcations |
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9.2.2 Hilltop point for a system with dihedral-group symmetry |
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9.3 Arch-Type Truss: Hilltop with Multiple Symmetric Bifurcations |
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9.4 Regular-Polygonal Truss Tents: Hilltop with Group-Theoretic Double Point |
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10 Hilltop Branching Point III: Degenerate |
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10.2 Degenerate Behaviors |
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10.4 Symmetric Shallow Truss Dome |
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III Worst and Random Imperfections |
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11 Worst Imperfection: Asymptotic Theory |
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11.2 Asymptotic Theory of Worst Imperfection |
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11.2.1 General formulation |
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11.2.2 Simple critical points |
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11.2.3 Hilltop branching with simple bifurcation |
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11.3 Optimization Incorporating Worst Imperfection |
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11.3.1 Formulation of optimization problem |
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11.3.2 Optimization algorithm |
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11.4 Worst Imperfection for Four-Bar Truss: Hilltop Branching Point |
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11.5 Optimum Designs of Trusses with Worst Imperfection |
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11.5.1 Symmetric shallow truss dome |
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12 Worst Imperfection: Anti-optimization by LP and QP |
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12.2 Numerical Procedure to Obtain Worst Imperfection Mode |
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12.2.1 Minimization of eigenvalues |
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12.2.4 Dominant worst imperfection |
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12.3 Dominant Worst Imperfection of Braced Column Structures |
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12.3.1 Buckling characteristics of braced column |
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12.3.3 Eigenmodes and worst imperfection modes |
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12.3.4 Estimation of buckling loads of imperfect structures |
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13 Worst Imperfection for Stable Bifurcation |
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13.2 Maximum Load Factor for Stable Bifurcation |
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13.3 Anti-Optimization Problem |
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13.3.1 Direct formulation |
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13.3.2 Numerically efficient formulation |
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13.4 Worst Imperfection of Column-Type Trusses |
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13.4.2 Laterally supported truss |
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14 Random Imperfections: Theory |
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14.2 Probability Density Functions of Critical Loads |
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14.4 Probabilistic Variation of Strength of Truss Domes |
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14.4.1 Double-layer hexagonal truss roof: limit point |
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14.4.2 Spherical truss dome: unstable-symmetric bifurcation |
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14.5 Historical Development |
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15 Random Imperfections of Elasto-Plastic Solids |
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15.2 Probability Density Function of Critical Loads |
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15.3 Probabilistic Strength Variation of Steel Blocks |
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15.3.1 Imperfection sensitivity |
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15.3.2 Probabilistic variation of critical loads |
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16 Random Imperfections: Higher-Order Analysis |
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16.2 Higher-Order Asymptotic Theory |
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16.2.1 Generalized sensitivity law |
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16.2.2 Probability density functions of critical loads |
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16.4.2 Generalized imperfection sensitivity law |
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16.4.3 Probability density function of critical loads |
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16.5 Truss Tower Structure |
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16.5.2 Generalized imperfection sensitivity law |
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16.5.3 Probabilistic variation of critical loads |
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Appendix |
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A.2 Interpolation Approach for Coincident Critical Points |
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A.3 Derivation of Explicit Diagonalization Approach |
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A.3.1 Simple unstable-symmetric bifurcation point |
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A.3.2 Coincident critical point of symmetric system |
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A.4 Block Diagonalization Approach for Symmetric System |
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A.4.2 Block diagonalization |
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A.5 Details of Quadratic Estimation of Critical Loads |
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A.6 Differential Coefficients of Bar-Spring Model |
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A.7 Imperfection Sensitivity Law of a Semi-Symmetric Bifurcation Point |
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A.7.3 Imperfect behaviors |
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A.8 Imperfection Sensitivity Laws of Degenerate Hilltop Point I: Asymmetric Bifurcation |
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A.8.1 General formulation |
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A.8.3 Imperfection sensitivity: minor symmetric |
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A.8.4 Imperfection sensitivity: major antisymmetric |
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A.9 Imperfection Sensitivity Laws of Degenerate Hilltop Point II: Unstable-Symmetric Bifurcation |
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A.9.1 General formulation |
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A.9.3 Imperfection sensitivity: minor symmetric |
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A.9.4 Imperfection sensitivity: major antisymmetric |
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Bibliography |
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Index |
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