Advances in Structural Optimization

Advances in Structural Optimization presents the techniques for a wide set of applications, ranging from the problems of size and shape optimization (historically the first to be studied) to topology and material optimization. Structural models are considered that use both discrete and finite elements. Structural materials can be classical or new. Emerging methods are also addressed, such as automatic differentiation, intelligent structures optimization, integration of structural optimization in concurrent engineering environments, and multidisciplinary optimization.
For researchers and designers in industries such as aerospace, automotive, mechanical, civil, nuclear, naval and offshore. A reference book for advanced undergraduate or graduate courses on structural optimization and optimum design.

Finite Element Based Engineering Design Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization.- Structural Design Sensitivity Analysis: Continuum and Discrete Approaches.- A View on Nonlinear Optimization.- Large Scale Structural Optimization.- What is Meaningful in Topology Design? An Engineer’s Viewpoint.- Optimal Shape and Topology Design of Vibrating Structures.- Material Optimizations -an Engineering View.- Integrated Optimization of Intelligent Structures.- Contact Shape Optimization.- First and Second Order Design Sensitivity at a Bifurcation Point.- Shell Optimization, Some Remarks.- Application of Automatic Differentiation to Optimal Shape Design.- Large Scale Tracked Vehicle Concurrent Engineering Environment.- Multidisciplinary Design Optimization: an Emerging New Engineering Discipline.