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The method of Munro and Da Fonseca uses a fixed, arbitrary mesh of potentia
l yield-lines to predict the collapse load of a slab or plate. This paper d
escribes an optimisation procedure for adjusting the mesh to provide a safe
r estimate of the collapse load. The paper is mainly devoted to practical e
xamples illustrating the application of the technique. (C) 1998 Elsevier Sc
ience Ltd. All rights reserved.