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This document contains instructions and questions for an examination on structural optimization for a Mechanical Engineering course at Gujarat Technological University. The exam contains 4 questions, with multiple parts to each question. Question 1 involves formulating and solving an optimization problem to design a cantilever beam with minimum weight. Question 2 covers topics related to objective functions and design constraints. Question 3 involves applying concepts like concavity/convexity and Kuhn-Tucker conditions to optimization problems. Question 4 involves using optimization to design steel frames with minimum weight or cost while satisfying stress and deflection constraints. Question 5 involves using graphical and simplex methods to solve optimization problems.

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Gujarat Technological University

This document contains instructions and questions for an examination on structural optimization for a Mechanical Engineering course at Gujarat Technological University. The exam contains 4 questions, with multiple parts to each question. Question 1 involves formulating and solving an optimization problem to design a cantilever beam with minimum weight. Question 2 covers topics related to objective functions and design constraints. Question 3 involves applying concepts like concavity/convexity and Kuhn-Tucker conditions to optimization problems. Question 4 involves using optimization to design steel frames with minimum weight or cost while satisfying stress and deflection constraints. Question 5 involves using graphical and simplex methods to solve optimization problems.

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Seat No.

: ________

Enrolment No.________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY


ME - SEMESTERIV EXAMINATION SUMMER 2014

Subject Code: 741501


Subject Name: Structural Optimization
Time: 02:30 pm - 05:00 pm

Date: 04-06-2014
Total Marks: 70

Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1

Q.2

(a)
(b)
(b)

Q.3

(a)

(b)
Q.3

(a)

Formulate the cantilever beam of length of 1.5 m for minimum weight


subjected to deflection of beam should not exceed span/350. Density of PCC
is 24 kN/m3 and E = 20000 MPa. Also obtain the solution for the problem,
with the assumption that width of beam should not exceed 150mm.

14

Explain the relative maxima and relative minima with necessary sketches.
Explain on Objective function and Design Constraint
OR
Explain the terms with sketch: Free Point, Bound Acceptable Point and
Feasible Region.

07
07

A beam of uniform rectangular cross section is to be cut from a log having a


circular c/s of diameter 2a. The beam has to be used as a cantilever beam to
carry a concentrated load at free end. Find the dimensions of the beam that
corresponds to the maximum bending stress carrying capacity.
Explain the concavity and convexity of the function.
OR

10

Minimize

07

04
10

Subject to

Determine whether the Kuhn-Tucker conditions are satisfied at the following


points.

(b)

Explain Lagrange Multiplier technique.

04

Q.4

Design a pin jointed steel frame shown in fig.1 for minimum weight. The
horizontal deflection is limited to 2.5mm and vertical deflection is limited to
4mm. The allowable stress in each member is limited to 160MPa.

14

Fig. 1
OR

Q.4

Design the portal frame shown in fig .2 for minimum cost, if permissible
horizontal sway in frame is 5mm and bending stress in members is 140 MPa

14

Fig. 2

Q.5

(a)

(b)
Q.5

(a)

(b)

Minimize the function given below using graphical method.


f = 5x1 - x2 subjected to
x1 + x2 2
x1 + 2x2 2
2x1 + x2 2
x1, x2 0
Explain the significance of optimization.
OR
Use simplex method to minimize
f = 5x1 + 3x2 + x3 subjected to
2x1 + x2 + x3 3
-x1 + 2x3 4
x1, x2, x3 0
Explain Kuhn Tucker conditions.

10

04
10

04

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