Robust Optimal Design of Beams Subject to Uncertain Loads

Figure 2

Curves of optimal 𝑎(𝑥) and worst case loading 𝐹(𝑥) are plotted against 𝑥 for 𝑠₁=0.2 and 𝑠₂=0.8 (Example 5.1).

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