Advances in Structural Optimization (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications (25))

__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. Front Matter....Pages i-viii Finite Element Based Engineering Design Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization....Pages 1-45 Structural Design Sensitivity Analysis: Continuum and Discrete Approaches....Pages 47-70 A View on Nonlinear Optimization....Pages 71-116 Large Scale Structural Optimization....Pages 117-147 What is Meaningful in Topology Design? An Engineer’s Viewpoint....Pages 149-188 Optimal Shape and Topology Design of Vibrating Structures....Pages 189-222 Material Optimizations — An Engineering View....Pages 223-261 Integrated Optimization of Intelligent Structures....Pages 263-315 Contact Shape Optimization....Pages 317-347 First and Second Order Design Sensitivity at a Bifurcation Point....Pages 349-380 Shell Optimization....Pages 381-412 Application of Automatic Differentiation to Optimal Shape Design....Pages 413-446 Large Scale Tracked Vehicle Concurrent Engineering Environment....Pages 447-482 Multidisciplinary Design Optimization: An Emerging New Engineering Discipline....Pages 483-496 Back Matter....Pages 497-504