Shape and layout optimization of structural systems and optimality criteria methods

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