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Keywords:
existence; masonry dam; hydrostatic pressure; penalty method; convergence; shape optimization; weight minimization; finite elements
Summary:
Shape optimization of a two-dimensional elastic body is considered, provided the material is weakly supporting tension. The problem generalizes that of a masonry dam subjected to its own weight and to the hydrostatic presure. Existence of an optimal shape is proved. Using a penalty method and finite element technique, approximate solutions are proposed and their convergence is analyzed.
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