Topology Optimization of Structures and Composite Continua (NATO Science Series II: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry)

NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Topology Optimization of Structures and Composite Continua (2000 : Budapest, Hungary)/ Olhoff, Niels (Editor)/ Rozvany, G. I. N. (Editor)/ Rozvany, G. I. N./ Olhoff, Niels

ISBN 10: 079236807X / ISBN 13: 9780792368076

Published by Kluwer Academic Pub, 2001

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1st edition. 392 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # x-079236807X

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Title: Topology Optimization of Structures and ...

Publisher: Kluwer Academic Pub

Publication Date: 2001

Binding: Paperback

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Topology optimization of structures and composite materials is a new and rapidly expanding field of mechanics which now plays an ever-increasing role in most branches of technology, such as aerospace, mechanical, structural, civil and ma­ terials engineering, with important implications for energy production as well as building and environmental sciences. It is a truly "high-tech" field which requires advanced computer facilities and computational methods, whilst involving unusual theoretical considerations in pure mathematics. Topology optimization deals with some of the most difficult problems of mechanical sciences, but it is also of consid­ erable practical interest because it can achieve much greater savings than conven­ tional (sizing or shape) optimization. Extensive research into topology optimization is being carried out in most of the developed countries of the world. The workshop addressed the state of the art of the field, bringing together re­ searchers from a diversity of backgrounds (mathematicians, information scientists, aerospace, automotive, mechanical, structural and civil engineers) to span the full breadth and depth of the field and to outline future developments in research and avenues of cooperation between NATO and Partner countries. The program cov­ ered • theoretical (mathematical) developments, • computer algorithms, software development and computational difficulties, and • practical applications in various fields of technology. A novel feature of the workshop was that, in addition to shorter discussions after each lecture, a 30 minutes panel discussion took place in each sesssion, which made this ARW highly interactive and more informal.