The integrations needed to determine beam deflections require the enforcement of the appropriate displacement and rotation boundary conditions (BCs). It is important that we be able to recognize these ...

In this study, a novel hybrid metaheuristic algorithm, termed (BES–GO), is proposed for solving benchmark structural design optimization problems, including welded beam design, three-bar truss system ...

Laser powder bed fusion (LBPF), a 3D printing technique commonly used to make metal parts, creates large thermal gradients between areas hit by the laser and areas not being struck. This creates pools ...

This study investigates the use of symbolic computation in Matrix Structural Analysis (MatSA) for continuous beams, using the MATLAB Symbolic Math Toolbox. By employing symbolic MatSA, analytical ...

Construction has stopped on the two bridges at McBrien and South Moore roads because of problems with some of the beams as part of the second phase of the Interstate 75-Interstate 24 split project.