Shape and Layout Optimization of Structural Systems and Optimality Criteria Methods
Shape and Layout Optimization of Structural Systems and Optimality Criteria Methods by G. I. N. Rozvany
English | 1 Jun. 1992 | ISBN: 3211823638 | 493 Pages | PDF | 37 MB
English | 1 Jun. 1992 | ISBN: 3211823638 | 493 Pages | PDF | 37 MB
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. Layout optimization 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.