Ocean Systems Engineering
Volume 3, Number 2, 2013, pages 123-136
DOI: 10.12989/ose.2013.3.2.123
Buckling optimization of compressed bars undergoing corrosion
Mark M. Fridman and Isaac Elishakoff
Abstract
This study is devoted to the optimal design of compressed bars under axial compressive forces and exposed to a corrosive environment. The initial volume of the structure is taken as an optimality parameter. Gutman – Zainullin\'s exponential stress corrosion model is adopted for analysis. Analytical and numerical results are derived for optimal variation of the cross-sectional area of the bar along its axis.
Key Words
corrosion; optimization; stability
Address
Mark M. Fridman : 1National Metallurgical Academy of Ukraine (NMetAofU), 7/29 Yuzhniy Avenue, UA-50026,
Krivoy Rog, Ukraine
Isaac Elishakoff: 2Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton,
FL33431-0991, USA