Topology Design of Structures: 227 (NATO Science Series E:, 227) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0792320557 ISBN 13: 9780792320555

Publisher: Springer, 1992

Synopsis

This book contains the edited version of lectures and contributed papers presented at the NA TO ADV ANCED RESEARCH WORKSHOP ON TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION OF STRUCTURES, held at Hotel do Mar, Sesimbra, Portugal, 20 June to 26 June, 1992, and organised by the Mathematical Institutc, The Technical University of Denmark and bv CEMUL-Center of Mechanics and Materials of the Techmcal University of Lisbon, Fifty participants from' fourteen countries attended the workshop, This book is organiLed in ten parts, each one addressing a sub field of topology optimiIalion, its relations to materials modelling and its implementation: Part 1- Topology design of discrete structures. Part II - Discrete design and sclection problems. Part III - The homogenization method for topology design. Part IV - AlternatiYC methods for topology design of continuum structures. Part V - Boundary shape design meth(xis. Part VI­ Rela\.ation and optimal shape design. Part VII - EtTectiw media theory and optimal design. Part VIII - Extending the scope of topology design. Part IX­ Topology design in a computer-aided design environment .. Parl X- Aspects of topology design.

About this title

Synopsis

The efficient use of materials is of great importance, and the choice of the basic topology for the design of structures and mechanical elements is crucial for the performance of sizing of shape optimization. This volume provides a comprehensive review of the state of the art in topology design, spanning fundamental mathematical, mechanical and implementation issues. Topology design of discrete structures involves large scale computational problems and the need to select structural elements from a discrete set of possibilities. The formulation and solution of discrete design problems are described, including new applications of genetic algorithms and dual methods.For continuum problems the emphasis is on the 'homogenization method', which employs composite materials as the basis for defining shape in terms of material density, unifying macroscopic structural design optimization and micromechanics. All aspects of this field are covered, including computational aspects and the use of the homogenization method in a computer-aided design environment.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0792320557
• ISBN 13: 9780792320555
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 585
• Editor: Bendsøe Martin P., Mota Soares Carlos A.