Ebook: Computer Aided Optimal Design: Structural and Mechanical Systems

This book contains the edited version of lectures and selected papers presented at the NATO ADVANCED STUDY INSTITUTE ON COMPUTER AIDED OPTIMAL DESIGN: Structural and Mechanical Systems, held in Tr6ia, Portugal, 29th June to 11th July 1986, and organized by CEMUL -Center of Mechanics and Materials of the Technical University of Lisbon. The Institute was attended by 120 participants from 21 countries, including leading scientists and engineers from universities, research institutions and industry, and Ph.D. students. Some participants presented invited and contributed papers during the Institute and almost all participated actively in discussions on scientific aspects during the Institute. The Advanced Study Institute provided a forum for interaction among eminent scientists and engineers from different schools of thought and young reseachers. The Institute addressed the foundations and current state of the art of essential techniques related to computer aided optimal design of structural and mechanical systems, namely: Vari­ ational and Finite Element Methods in Optimal Design, Numerical Optimization Techniques, Design Sensitivity Analysis, Shape Optimal Design, Adaptive Finite Element Methods in Shape Optimization, CAD Technology, Software Development Techniques, Integrated Computer Aided Design and Knowledge Based Systems. Special topics of growing importance were also pre­ sented.

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Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-XIII
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Distributed Parameter Optimal Structural Design: Some Basic Problem Formulations and their Application....Pages 3-85
Structural Optimization by Variational Methods....Pages 87-164
Minimum-Weight Plate Design Via Prager’s Layout Theory (Prager Memorial Lecture)....Pages 165-179
Design of Structure and Controllers for Optimal Performance....Pages 181-193
Front Matter....Pages 195-195
Numerical Optimization Techniques....Pages 197-239
Finite Elements in Optimal Structural Design....Pages 241-270
Structural Optimization Using Optimality Criteria....Pages 271-311
Optimal Design of Elastic-Plastic Structures....Pages 313-353
Computer-Automated Design of Building Frameworks Under Various Performance Conditions....Pages 355-380
Optimum Control of Structures....Pages 381-388
Minimum Weight and Optimal Control Design of Space Structures....Pages 389-403
Front Matter....Pages 405-405
Sensitivity Analysis and Optimal Design with Account for Varying Shape and Support Conditions....Pages 407-438
Shape Design Sensitivity Analysis and Optimal Design of Structural Systems....Pages 439-492
Adaptive Grid Design for Finite Element Analysis In Optimization: Part 1, Review of Finite Element Error Analysis....Pages 493-562
Sensitivity Analysis in Thermoelasticity Problems....Pages 563-572
A New Variational Approach to Structural Shape Design Sensitivity Analysis....Pages 573-587
Design Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization of Nonlinear Structures....Pages 589-603
Boundary Elements in Shape Optimal Design of Structural Components....Pages 605-631
Shape Design Sensitivity Analysis Using Boundary Integral Equation for Potential Problems....Pages 633-642
Boundary Elements in Shape Design Sensitivity Analysis of Thermoelastic Solids....Pages 643-652
Front Matter....Pages 653-653
Interdisciplinary and Multilevel Optimum Design....Pages 655-701
Front Matter....Pages 703-703
Design Sensitivity Analysis of Dynamic Systems....Pages 705-755
Front Matter....Pages 757-757
Knowledge-Based Systems in Optimal Design....Pages 759-804
Front Matter....Pages 805-805
CAD Technology in Optimal Design....Pages 807-829
Computer Aided Optimal Design of Elastic Structures....Pages 831-900
Take-Off in Optimum Structural Design....Pages 901-919
Structural Optimization of Ship Structures....Pages 921-941
Advances in Optimal Design with Composite Materials....Pages 943-953
Structural Optimisation in Aircraft Construction....Pages 955-970
Weight Optimization of Aircraft Structures....Pages 971-985
A CAD approach to structural optimization....Pages 987-1001
Application of Structural Optimization Using Finite Elements....Pages 1003-1013
Front Matter....Pages 1015-1017
Computational effort in structural design....Pages 1018-1019
Issues of Generality, Reliability and Efficiency in Optimum Design....Pages 1020-1022
Some Factors Favoring Interactive Optimal Design....Pages 1023-1023
Potential of AI Methods in Optimisation....Pages 1024-1025
Design Process with Optimisation Present State....Pages 1026-1026
Future Trends in Computer Aided Optimal Design....Pages 1027-1028
Back Matter....Pages 1029-1029
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