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Shape and Layout Optimization of Structural Systems and Optimality Criteria Methods

By G. I. N. Rozvany (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Wien
Year
1992
ISBN
978-3-211-82363-7, 978-3-7091-2788-9
DOI
10.1007/978-3-7091-2788-9
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
37 MB (38881603 bytes)
Series
International Centre for Mechanical Sciences 325
Edition
1
Pages
496\493
Time added
2014-06-12 06:00:00
CAE) and Design; Appl.Mathematics/Computational MeCivil Engineering; Theoretical and Applied Mechani

Description

Shape and layout optimization represent some of the most useful but also most difficult classes of problems in structural design, which have been investigated in detail only during the last few years. Shape optimization is concerned with the optimal shape of boundaries of continua or of interfaces between two materials in composites. Layoutoptimization deals with the simultaneous optimization of the topology, geometry and cross-sectional sizes of structural systems. In spite of its complextiy, layout optimization is a very rewarding task, because it results in much greater savings than the optimization of cross-sectional sizes only. Because of their important role in shape and layout optimization, the book also covers in detail new optimality criteria methods, which are capable of handling many thousand design variables and active design contraints. Shape and layout optimization is becoming an indispensable tool in the design of aeroplanes, space structures, cars, ships, building and civil engineering structures, power stations, chemical plants, artificial organs, sporting equipment, and all other solid systems where stresses and deformations play an important role.

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