Topology Optimization of Structures and Composite Continua (Paperback)

Preface. List of Participants. Program. Part I: Basic aspects of topology optimization. Some recent results on topology optimization of periodic composites; M.P. Bendsøe, et al. Problem classes, solution strategies and unified terminology of FE-based topology optimization; G.I.N. Rozvany. Comparative study of optimizing the topology of plate-like structures via plate theory and 3-D theory of elasticity; N. Olhoff. A formulation for optimal structural design with optimal materials; J.E. Taylor. On the influence of geometrical non-linearities in topology optimization; O. Sigmund, et al. Part II: Special techniques and problem classes in topology optimization. Structural reanalysis for topological modifications - a unified approach; U. Kirsch, P.Y. Papalambros. Topological derivative and its application in optimal design of truss and beam structures for displacement, stress and buckling constraints; Z. Mroz, D. Bojczuk. Transmissible loads in the design of optimal structural topologies; M.B. Fuchs and E. Moses. New formulation for truss topology optimization problems under buckling constraints; G. Cheng, et al. Part III: Treatment of computational difficulties in topology optimization. On Singular topologies and related optimization algorithm; G. Cheng, Y. Wang. An efficient approach for checkerboard and minimum member size control and its implementation in a commercial software; M. Zhou, et al. Some intrinsic difficulties with relaxation- en penalization methods in topology optimization; K. Svanberg, M. Stolpe. Topology optimization subject to design-dependent validity of constraints; W. Achtziger. Part IV: Emerging methods in topology optimization. Evolutionarycomputing and structural topology optimization &endash; a state of the art assessment; P. Hajela, S. Vittal. Stress ratio type methods and conditional constraints &endash; a critical review; G.I.N. Rozvany. Advances in evolutionary structural optimization: 1992-2000; O.M. Querin, et al. Part V: Mathematical aspects of topology optimization. Shape optimization with general objective functions using partial relaxation; G. Allaire, et al. Equally stressed structures: two-dimensional perspective; A.V. Cherkaev, I. Kucuk. Part VI: Practical applications of topology optimization. Practical aspects of commercial composite topology optimization software development; H.L. Thomas, et al. Topology optimisation of the porous coating distribution in non-cemented hip prostheses; H. Rodrigues, et al. A formulation in design for optimal energy absorption; A.R. Diaz, et al. Part VII: Miscellaneous topics. Optimal design with non-linear elastic materials; P. Pedersen. Damage tolerant topology optimization under multiple damage configurations; M.A. Akgun, R.T. Haftka. On topology aspects of optimal bi-material physically non-linear structures; S.V. Selyugin. Brief contributions (Extended abstracts). Model of functional adaptation of bone and design of composite structureal elements; P. Bednarz, L. Lekszycki. On optimal design problems for unilaterally supported plates subjected to buckling; I. Bock. Shape truss optimization in Java multithreaded genetic program; S. Czarnecki. Optimal design of material and topology based on an energy model; J. Du, J.E. Taylor. Modelling and optimization of porous materials deformation process; B.M. Efros, et al. Topology optimization