Discretization Methods and Structural Optimization — Procedures and Applications: Proceedings of a GAMM-Seminar October 5–7, 1988, Siegen, FRG

Front Matter....Pages I-XV
Actual State of Structural Optimization....Pages 1-9
Interactive Design Optimization of Structural Systems....Pages 10-16
Quasi-Optimization for Efficient Stiffness Design of Structures....Pages 17-23
Engineering Applications of Heuristic Multilevel Optimization Methods....Pages 24-31
Weight Optimization of Steel Frames with Consideration of Geometrical and Material Nonlinearities....Pages 32-39
Shape Optimization as a Discrete Optimization Problem — Solution Procedures Using Continuous Approximations....Pages 40-47
Solving Scalar Problems of Vector Optimization....Pages 48-55
Multilevel Optimization of Large-Scale Structures in a Parallel Computing Environment....Pages 56-63
Finite Elements and Structural Optimization Some Aspects of Problem Formulation....Pages 64-70
Optimization of Supporting Conditions for Columns Subjected to Nonconservative Loads....Pages 71-78
Multi-Stage Optimization of Structures subject to Static and Dynamic Loading....Pages 79-86
On a Decomposition Technique within the Scope of a Design Optimization Process....Pages 87-94
A Recursive Procedure for the Solution of Linear and Nonlinear Vector Optimization Problems....Pages 95-101
Optimal Design of Viscoplastic Structures Under Dynamic Loadings....Pages 102-109
Application of Interactive Vector Optimization Methods with Regard to Problems in Structural Mechanics....Pages 110-117
Convex Approximation Strategies in Structural Optimization....Pages 118-126
Preliminary Design of a Filament Wound Pressure Vessel: A Coupled Decision Support Problem....Pages 127-135
On the Accuracy of Shape Sensitivity Derivatives....Pages 136-144
Knowledge Acquisition for Expert System Aided Structural Optimization by Means of Transformation Methods and Primal Methods....Pages 145-153
Control of the Von Mises Stress with Dynamic Programming....Pages 154-161
Some Aspects in Optimal Design Using Behaviour Models....Pages 162-170
Multiobjective Reliability-Based Optimization of Plastic Frames....Pages 171-177
Multipurpose Optimization of Vibrating Timoshenko Shafts....Pages 178-185
Structural Optimization and Analysis with Program System CARAT....Pages 186-193
Development and Application of an Optimization Procedure for Space and Aircraft Structures....Pages 194-201
Integral Equation Methods in the Internal Structure Optimization....Pages 202-209
Comparison of Three Levels of Formulation in a Simple Circular Plate Optimization Problem....Pages 210-220
Mixed Elements in Optimal Design of Plates....Pages 221-228
Dual Methods for Large-scale, Partially-separable Nonlinear Optimization....Pages 229-238
Optimal Design of Axisymmetric Shell Structures with Static and Dynamic Constraints....Pages 239-246
Optimal Shape Design in Contact Problems....Pages 247-254
Optimal Structural Design via Bound Formulation and Mathematical Programming....Pages 255-262
Computer Aided Multicriterion Optimization System (CAMOS)....Pages 263-270
Knowledge-Based Enhancements of Active Set Strategies in Optimal Structural Design....Pages 271-276
Optimization Method Applied to Identification of Material Parameters....Pages 277-283
Interactive Shape Optimization with Design Elements....Pages 284-290
Optimality Criteria for Continuous and Segment-Wise Linear Distribution of the Cross-Sectional Parameters....Pages 291-298
Integrated Computational Considerations for Large Scale Structural Design Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization....Pages 299-307
Simultaneous Shape and Cross-Sectional Optimization of Mechanical Structures....Pages 308-316
A Model for Simulation and Optimization of the Metal Forming Process at Roller Levelling....Pages 317-324
Knowledge-Based Problem Solving Systems in Structural Optimization....Pages 325-325
A Penalty Approach for Nonlinear Optimization with Discrete Design Variables....Pages 326-334
Entropy-Based Minimax Applications in Shape-Optimal Design....Pages 335-342
Automatic Generation of Finite Element Meshes in Structural Optimization....Pages 343-350
Optimization of Machine Tools a Mixed-Discrete-Continuous Problem....Pages 351-359
Back Matter....Pages 360-364