[PDF][PDF] Pseudospectral approach to the shape optimization of beams under buckling constraints

HMA Abdalla - Eur. J. Comput. Mech, 2022 - researchgate.net
In this article, a direct transcription approach to the minimization of the volume of elastic
straight beams undergoing plane deformation and subject to buckling loads is presented. In …

Optimal area variation for maximum stiffness isostatic beams under parametric linear distributed loads

HMA Abdalla, D Casagrande - Mechanics Research Communications, 2021 - Elsevier
The stiffness maximization of elastic straight Euler-Bernoulli beams under the action of
linearly distributed loads is addressed. The goal is achieved by minimizing the average …

Practical repercussions of a paradox in curved beams

S D'Agostino, HMA Abdalla, A Strozzi - AIP Conference Proceedings, 2020 - pubs.aip.org
This paper is devoted to the discussion of practical applications of a recent paradox in
curved beams, according to which it is possible to simultaneously remove material and …

A dynamic optimization setting for problems in structural mechanics

HMA Abdalla - 2022 - air.uniud.it
This dissertation is focused on the utility of variational principles and the vast possibilities
they offer as powerful tools for a suggestive use to solve optimization problems in structural …