@article {709,
	title = {Fully Constrained Design: a Scalable Method for Discrete Member Sizing Optimization of Steel Frame Structures},
	number = {TR201},
	year = {2011},
	month = {09/2011},
	abstract = {Fully Constrained Design (FCD) is a new method for discrete sizing optimization of steel frames. Based on the optimality criteria approach, FCD features a distinct approach to constraint handling and the generation of new designs that makes the method scalable to large problems and applicable when the problem objective and/or constraint functions are discontinuous. FCD is tested on several truss structures and compares favorably to optimality criteria and heuristic methods in terms of solution quality and computational efficiency, respectively. A successful industry application of the method is presented to demonstrate the scalability of the method and its suitability for industry application.},
	keywords = {3-D, Design, Optimization, Process Models Product Models, Simulation, structural design, Virtual Design and Construction},
	attachments = {http://cife.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/TR201_0.pdf},
	author = {Flager, Forest and Soremekun, Grant and Adya, Akshay and Shea, Kristina and John Haymaker and Fischer, Martin}
}
