Stability Optimization of Trapezoidal Frame with Rigid Members and Flexible Joints

<div>Illustration of the (a) asymmetric condition with <i>c</i><sub><i>L</i></sub> = 0.5; (b) symmetric condition; and (c) asymmetric condition with <i>c</i><sub><i>L</i></sub> = (2<i>c</i><sub><i>R</i></sub> + 1)/4.</div>

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Figure 9: Stability Optimization of Trapezoidal Frame with Rigid Members and Flexible Joints 