Design of Minimum-Weight Structures: Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing - Softcover

Sriruk Srithongchai; Peter Dewhurst

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3639124472 ISBN 13: 9783639124477

Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2009

Synopsis

The main purpose of this book is to introduce thereader to the fundamental analytical concepts of thedesign of minimum-weight structures. This subject,more broadly termed structural optimization, iscurrently enjoying great interest in the engineeringresearch. The goal of structural optimization is tocreate finite-element based iterative modelingsystems, which will enable the establishment early inany design of the structural layout required forminimum-weight design. Once this layout is known, theremaining detailed design engineering can follow wellestablished steps. To emphasize that the difficulttask of layout, or topology is being undertaken, thetopic is often referred to as topological structuraloptimization (TSO). It is likely to become a veryimportant tool as TSO methods develop and the desireto reduce the material content and weight of newproducts continues to increase. The subject ofstructural optimization was established at the turnof the last century by an Australian engineer A.G.M.Michell. This work has received new attention overthe last two decades because it serves as thetheoretical base for numerical approaches to improvedstructural design.

About this title

About the Author

Sriruk Srithongchai earned her Ph.D.degree in Industrial andManufacturing Engineering from the University of Rhode Island.Peter Dewhurst has carried out funded research programs in designof minimum-weight product structures. His work has achievedinternational recognition, including the award of the UnitedStates National Medal of Technology.

Edition details

• Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639124472
• ISBN 13: 9783639124477
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 184