An Introduction to Structural Optimization

Mechanical and structural engineers have always strived to make as efficient use of material as possible, e.g. by making structures as light as possible yet able to carry the loads subjected to them. In the past, the search for more efficient structures was a trial-and-error process. However, in the...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Christensen, Peter W., Klarbring, A. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 2009, 2009
Edition:1st ed. 2009
Series:Solid Mechanics and Its Applications
Subjects:
Online Access:
Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
LEADER 03084nmm a2200421 u 4500
001 EB000359825
003 EBX01000000000000000212877
005 00000000000000.0
007 cr|||||||||||||||||||||
008 130626 ||| eng
020 |a 9781402086663 
100 1 |a Christensen, Peter W. 
245 0 0 |a An Introduction to Structural Optimization  |h Elektronische Ressource  |c by Peter W. Christensen, A. Klarbring 
250 |a 1st ed. 2009 
260 |a Dordrecht  |b Springer Netherlands  |c 2009, 2009 
300 |a X, 214 p  |b online resource 
505 0 |a Examples of Optimization of Discrete Parameter Systems -- Basics of Convex Programming -- Sequential Explicit, Convex Approximations -- Sizing Stiffness Optimization of a Truss -- Sensitivity Analysis -- Two-Dimensional Shape Optimization -- Stiffness Optimization of Distributed Parameter Systems -- Topology Optimization of Distributed Parameter Systems 
653 |a Mechanics, Applied 
653 |a Optimization 
653 |a Computational intelligence 
653 |a Engineering design 
653 |a Mathematics / Data processing 
653 |a Computational Intelligence 
653 |a Buildings / Design and construction 
653 |a Computational Science and Engineering 
653 |a Solids 
653 |a Solid Mechanics 
653 |a Engineering Design 
653 |a Mathematical optimization 
653 |a Building Construction and Design 
700 1 |a Klarbring, A.  |e [author] 
041 0 7 |a eng  |2 ISO 639-2 
989 |b Springer  |a Springer eBooks 2005- 
490 0 |a Solid Mechanics and Its Applications 
028 5 0 |a 10.1007/978-1-4020-8666-3 
856 4 0 |u https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-8666-3?nosfx=y  |x Verlag  |3 Volltext 
082 0 |a 690 
520 |a Mechanical and structural engineers have always strived to make as efficient use of material as possible, e.g. by making structures as light as possible yet able to carry the loads subjected to them. In the past, the search for more efficient structures was a trial-and-error process. However, in the last two decades computational tools based on optimization theory have been developed that make it possible to find optimal structures more or less automatically. Due to the high cost savings and performance gains that may be achieved, such tools are finding increasing industrial use. This textbook gives an introduction to all three classes of geometry optimization problems of mechanical structures: sizing, shape and topology optimization. The style is explicit and concrete, focusing on problem formulations and numerical solution methods. The treatment is detailed enough to enable readers to write their own implementations. On the book's homepage, programs may be downloaded that further facilitate the learning of the material covered. The mathematical prerequisites are kept to a bare minimum, making the book suitable for undergraduate, or beginning graduate, students of mechanical or structural engineering. Practicing engineers working with structural optimization software would also benefit from reading this book