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Abstract
This thesis deals with the problem of optimization of cable
suspended structures. The classic linear programming method
for optimization is presented and a computer program is
written for this method, some examples are then introduced to
verify the applicability of this program. The examples showed
that the linear programming method has some disadvantages
for optimizing the current problem of cable suspended
structures. The method of optimality criteria is introduced with
a new proposed recurrence relation. A comprehensive
computer program is written using the proposed technique.
Several examples are solved to verify the applicability of the
proposed recurrence relation. Taking the change of geometry of
the structure in consideration as a design variable is extended
to include the stress constraints. Practical cases of structures are
analyzed. The method with the proposed modification is used
in the analysis of cable suspended structrures. Different
parameteric studies are carried out. A brief summary and
discussion of the results is presented.