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Aleksandras Čyras and optimization in structural mechanics

    Juozas Atkočiūnas Affiliation
    ; Algirdas Čižas Affiliation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3846/13923730.2002.10531246

Abstract

The study describes how in Lithuania (mostly in Vilnius) during some past decades a new trend of investigations in structural mechanics thanks to Aleksandras Čyras' (1927–2001) research and organisational activities has been developed. The main distinguished features of the trend are: application of mathematical programming, and especially the duality theory, to the optimization of elastic-plastic and other structures, formulation of mathematical models of structural mechanics problems, elaborating algorithms and programmes for their solution. The advantages of the research results are shown, a large information concerning the publication of the results and the evolution of investigations initiated by A. Čyras are presented.


First Published Online: 30 Jul 2012

Keyword : structural mechanics in Lithuania, structural optimization, elastic-plastic structures, strain hardening, shakedown, mathematical programming

How to Cite
Atkočiūnas, J., & Čižas, A. (2002). Aleksandras Čyras and optimization in structural mechanics. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 8(1), 4-33. https://doi.org/10.3846/13923730.2002.10531246
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