Discretization Methods and Structural Optimization — Procedures and Applications

Table of Contents

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   Book Overview
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   Chapter 1 Actual State of Structural Optimization
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   Chapter 2 Interactive Design Optimization of Structural Systems
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   Chapter 3 Quasi-Optimization for Efficient Stiffness Design of Structures
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   Chapter 4 Engineering Applications of Heuristic Multilevel Optimization Methods
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   Chapter 5 Weight Optimization of Steel Frames with Consideration of Geometrical and Material Nonlinearities
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   Chapter 6 Shape Optimization as a Discrete Optimization Problem — Solution Procedures Using Continuous Approximations
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   Chapter 7 Solving Scalar Problems of Vector Optimization
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   Chapter 8 Multilevel Optimization of Large-Scale Structures in a Parallel Computing Environment
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    Chapter 9 Finite Elements and Structural Optimization Some Aspects of Problem Formulation
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    Chapter 10 Optimization of Supporting Conditions for Columns Subjected to Nonconservative Loads
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    Chapter 11 Multi-Stage Optimization of Structures subject to Static and Dynamic Loading
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    Chapter 12 On a Decomposition Technique within the Scope of a Design Optimization Process
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    Chapter 13 A Recursive Procedure for the Solution of Linear and Nonlinear Vector Optimization Problems
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    Chapter 14 Optimal Design of Viscoplastic Structures Under Dynamic Loadings
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    Chapter 15 Application of Interactive Vector Optimization Methods with Regard to Problems in Structural Mechanics
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    Chapter 16 Convex Approximation Strategies in Structural Optimization
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    Chapter 17 Preliminary Design of a Filament Wound Pressure Vessel: A Coupled Decision Support Problem
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    Chapter 18 On the Accuracy of Shape Sensitivity Derivatives
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    Chapter 19 Knowledge Acquisition for Expert System Aided Structural Optimization by Means of Transformation Methods and Primal Methods
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    Chapter 20 Control of the Von Mises Stress with Dynamic Programming
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    Chapter 21 Some Aspects in Optimal Design Using Behaviour Models
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    Chapter 22 Multiobjective Reliability-Based Optimization of Plastic Frames
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    Chapter 23 Multipurpose Optimization of Vibrating Timoshenko Shafts
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    Chapter 24 Structural Optimization and Analysis with Program System CARAT
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    Chapter 25 Development and Application of an Optimization Procedure for Space and Aircraft Structures
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    Chapter 26 Integral Equation Methods in the Internal Structure Optimization
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    Chapter 27 Comparison of Three Levels of Formulation in a Simple Circular Plate Optimization Problem
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    Chapter 28 Mixed Elements in Optimal Design of Plates
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    Chapter 29 Dual Methods for Large-scale, Partially-separable Nonlinear Optimization
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    Chapter 30 Optimal Design of Axisymmetric Shell Structures with Static and Dynamic Constraints
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    Chapter 31 Optimal Shape Design in Contact Problems
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    Chapter 32 Optimal Structural Design via Bound Formulation and Mathematical Programming
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    Chapter 33 Computer Aided Multicriterion Optimization System (CAMOS)
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    Chapter 34 Knowledge-Based Enhancements of Active Set Strategies in Optimal Structural Design
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    Chapter 35 Optimization Method Applied to Identification of Material Parameters
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    Chapter 36 Interactive Shape Optimization with Design Elements
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    Chapter 37 Optimality Criteria for Continuous and Segment-Wise Linear Distribution of the Cross-Sectional Parameters
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    Chapter 38 Integrated Computational Considerations for Large Scale Structural Design Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization
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    Chapter 39 Simultaneous Shape and Cross-Sectional Optimization of Mechanical Structures
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    Chapter 40 A Model for Simulation and Optimization of the Metal Forming Process at Roller Levelling
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    Chapter 41 Knowledge-Based Problem Solving Systems in Structural Optimization
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    Chapter 42 A Penalty Approach for Nonlinear Optimization with Discrete Design Variables
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    Chapter 43 Entropy-Based Minimax Applications in Shape-Optimal Design
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    Chapter 44 Automatic Generation of Finite Element Meshes in Structural Optimization
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    Chapter 45 Optimization of Machine Tools a Mixed-Discrete-Continuous Problem