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This textbook gives an introduction to all three classes of geometry optimization problems of mechanical structures: sizing, shape and topology optimization. The style is explicit and concrete, focusing on problem formulations and numerical solution methods. The treatment is detailed enough to enable readers to write their own implementations. On the book's homepage, programs may be downloaded that further facilitate the learning of the material covered. The mathematical prerequisites are kept to a bare minimum, making the book suitable for undergraduate, or beginning graduate, students of mechanical or structural engineering. Practicing engineers working with structural optimization software would also benefit from reading this book.

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From the reviews: This book represents a good introduction to structural optimization. It covers the main methods used for the optimization of discrete and distributed parametric systems. ... Due to numerous practical examples, this book can be strongly recommended to young specialists and students in mechanical engineering. (Sergiu T. Chiriacescu, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1180, 2010)

From the reviews: This book represents a good introduction to structural optimization. It covers the main methods used for the optimization of discrete and distributed parametric systems. ! Due to numerous practical examples, this book can be strongly recommended to young specialists and students in mechanical engineering. (Sergiu T. Chiriacescu, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1180, 2010)

From the reviews: “This book represents a good introduction to structural optimization. It covers the main methods used for the optimization of discrete and distributed parametric systems. … Due to numerous practical examples, this book can be strongly recommended to young specialists and students in mechanical engineering.” (Sergiu T. Chiriacescu, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1180, 2010)

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