The optimal selection of material and section-shape

P. M. Weaver, M. F. Ashby

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Abstract

The optimal design of load-bearing structures requires the selection of both material and section-shape. This paper develops a methodology for selecting, from among available or potentially available materials and shapes, those best suited to meet given design specifications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)129-150
Number of pages22
JournalJournal of Engineering Design
Volume7
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 1996
Externally publishedYes

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