Advances in Structural Optimization

by J. Herskovits (Editor)

Overview

Advances in Structural Optimization presents the techniques for a wide set of applications, ranging from the problems of size and shape optimization (historically the first to be studied) to topology and material optimization. Structural models are considered that use both discrete and finite elements. Structural materials can be classical or new. Emerging methods are also addressed, such as automatic differentiation, intelligent structures optimization, integration of structural optimization in concurrent engineering environments, and multidisciplinary optimization.
For researchers and designers in industries such as aerospace, automotive, mechanical, civil, nuclear, naval and offshore. A reference book for advanced undergraduate or graduate courses on structural optimization and optimum design.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789401042031
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	10/14/2012
Series:	Solid Mechanics and Its Applications , #25
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
Pages:	496
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.45(h) x 0.04(d)

Table of Contents

Finite Element Based Engineering Design Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization.- Structural Design Sensitivity Analysis: Continuum and Discrete Approaches.- A View on Nonlinear Optimization.- Large Scale Structural Optimization.- What is Meaningful in Topology Design? An Engineer’s Viewpoint.- Optimal Shape and Topology Design of Vibrating Structures.- Material Optimizations -an Engineering View.- Integrated Optimization of Intelligent Structures.- Contact Shape Optimization.- First and Second Order Design Sensitivity at a Bifurcation Point.- Shell Optimization, Some Remarks.- Application of Automatic Differentiation to Optimal Shape Design.- Large Scale Tracked Vehicle Concurrent Engineering Environment.- Multidisciplinary Design Optimization: an Emerging New Engineering Discipline.

Editorial Reviews

Presents the techniques for a wide set of applications, ranging from the problems of size and shape optimization to topology and material optimization. Structural models are considered that use both discrete and finite elements. Structural materials can be classical or new. Emerging methods are also addressed, such as automatic differentiation, intelligent structures optimization, integration of structural optimization in concurrent engineering environments, and multidisciplinary optimization. A reference for design engineers and researchers, and advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on structural optimization and optimum design. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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