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Finite Element, NASTRAN, how to print the differential stiffness matrix in .f06 output file [migrated]

We are working on an optimization problem in which we can approximate the eigenvalue calculation by assuming a constant eigenvector, using the formula: $$ ...
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What lifting mechanism is likely to have the best energy recovery ratio?

Suppose I was designing an apparatus which needed to lift 250kg 5cm high, hold it there for a few seconds, and then lower the object back to the original height. Such a process would need to be ...
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Dual methods in structure optimization

I am studying Structure Optimization, and the teacher took a few weeks to detail dual methods, but I don't get why it is useful. From an optimization problem with ...