Optimization of Structural and Mechanical Systems

by Arora, Jasbir S.

• ISBN13: 9789812569622
• ISBN10: 9812569626
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-09-05
• Publisher: World Scientific Pub Co Inc

Summary

Computational optimization methods have matured over the last few years due to extensive research by applied mathematicians and engineers. These methods have been applied to many practical applications. Several general-purpose optimization programs and programs for specific engineering applications have become available to solve particular optimization problems. Written by leading researchers in the field of optimization, this highly readable book covers state-of-the-art computational algorithms as well as applications of optimization to structural and mechanical systems. Formulations of the problems and numerical solutions are presented, and topics requiring further research are also suggested.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. v
List of Contributors	p. vii
Introduction to Optimization	p. 1
Optimization of Large Scale Systems	p. 35
Structural Optimization Using Evolutionary Computation	p. 59
Multiobjective Optimization: Concepts and Methods	p. 121
Shape Optimization	p. 149
Topology Optimization	p. 161
Shape Design Sensitivity Analysis of Nonlinear Structural Systems	p. 195
Optimal Control of Structures	p. 221
Optimization of Systems for Acoustics	p. 245
Design Optimization Under Uncertainty	p. 271
Design Optimization with Uncertainty, Life-cycle Performance and Cost Considerations	p. 291
Optimization-based Inverse Kinematics of Articulated Linkages	p. 331
Multidisciplinary Design Optimization	p. 361
Meshfree Method and Application to Shape Optimization	p. 389
Sensitivity-free Formulations for Structural and Mechanical System Optimization	p. 415
Kriging Metamodel Based Optimization	p. 445
Robust Design Based on Optimization	p. 485
Parallel Computations for Design Optimization	p. 511
Semidefinite Programming for Structural Optimization	p. 541
Nonlinear Optimal Control	p. 569
Index	p. 587
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