Edward M. DePaola, PE SECB President & CEO, Severud Associates Consulting Engineers, PC

This presentation is geared towards the practical application of optimization methods for practicing structural engineers. The introduction is a basic review of the engineering (the Method of Virtual Forces)and the mathematics (the Method of Lagrange Multipliers). Example problems for statically determinate braced frames are presented with hand calculations to explain the simplicity of the methods. The methods are expanded to included portal frames and combined braced and portal frames. The presentation continues with statically indeterminate braced frames, portal frames and combinations with an emphasis on computer methods.

The second portion of the presentation focuses on the solution of practical problems with multiple constraint conditions. The basic mathematics for the solution of simultaneous non-linear equations (Newton-Raphson) are explained and an example problem is presented. The intent of the presentation is to explain the methods in a simple, straightforward manner so that the practicing engineer can use the information to develop his own solutions and computer programs.

Registration: 5:45
Lecture: 6:15
The event will take place at the Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place.
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