Overview

Particular emphasis is placed on computational methods to model, control and manage new structural solutions and material types. This integration of their design together with optimisation technologies is prevalent in all aspects of industry and research. This book contains the most significant papers presented in OPTI 2009. Following the spirit of previous editions some of them deal with the algorithmic part of this scientific discipline while other authors describe innovative design optimisation formulations in several engineering fields or practical applications in industrial problems. Research topics included: New and enhanced algorithms; Shape optimisation; Design optimisation in materials, construction and bridge engineering; Design optimization in aircraft engineering; Optimisation in dam and soil engineering.

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Author:   S. Hernandez ,  C. A. Brebbia (Wessex Institut of Technology)
Publisher:   WIT Press
Imprint:   WIT Press
Volume:   No. 106
ISBN:  

9781845641856

ISBN 10:   184564185
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   20 May 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Section 1: New and enhanced algorithms Application of self-organizing maps to genetic algorithms; Semi-infinite programming in multi-hazard structural design; Mixed-integer non-linear programming approach to structural optimization Section 2: Shape optimisation A practical solution to the shape optimization problem of solid structures; Shape optimization of photoacoustic resonators; An innovative approach to the design of multi-bolted joint assemblies in the uncertain early stages Section 3: Topology optimisation Some improvements in minimum weight topology optimization with stress constraints; Three-dimensional cylindrical truss structures: a case study for topological optimization; Reciprocating compressor optimum configuration with respect to performance, reliability and commercial conditions Section 4: Design optimisation in materials, construction and bridge engineering Cable optimization of a long span cable stayed bridge in La Coruna (Spain); Heuristic optimization of prestressed concrete precast pedestrian bridges; Reliability based design optimization of semi-rigid steel frames; Displacement maximisation of haunched-rafter Pitched-roof Steel Portal Frames; Optimal bracing type and position to minimize lateral drift in high-rise buildings; Structural concept, static and dynamic properties of RPC-BSS with high durability; Optimization of concrete/steel thickness ratio in composite steel plate shear walls (CSSWs) Section 5: Design optimisation in aircraft engineering Design space investigation by Response Surface Model techniques in aeronautical metal cutting applications; Optimum aerofoil parameterization for aerodynamic design; Development of a novel Electro Active Polymer (EAP) actuator for driving the wings of flapping micro air vehicle Section 6: Optimisation in dam and soil engineering A note on the search for 'optimal' shapes of arch dams; Silo foundation optimization through reinforcement concrete shell structure; Optimum design for reinforced concrete pavement by parallel finite element code

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