Preface |
Introduction |
Origin of the techniques of design optimization / Chapter 1: |
Design methodologies in engineering / 1.1.: |
Concept and formulation of optimum design / 1.2.: |
Conclusion / 1.3.: |
References / 1.4.: |
Current state of optimization techniques / Chapter 2: |
Types of optimum design / 2.1.: |
Sizing optimization / 2.1.1.: |
Geometry optimization / 2.1.2.: |
Topological optimization / 2.1.3.: |
Current state of optimization software / 2.2.: |
Genesis / 2.2.1.: |
Msc/Nastran / 2.2.2.: |
Nisaopt / 2.2.3.: |
Boss Quattro / 2.2.4.: |
Soda / 2.2.5.: |
Laminated steel shapes / 2.3.: |
Design constraints applicable to metal sections / 3.1.: |
Shape optimization of open laminated shapes / 3.3.: |
Optimization of the HEA shape series / 3.3.1.: |
Optimization of the HEB shape series / 3.3.2.: |
Optimization of the HEM shape series / 3.3.3.: |
Optimization of the IPE shape series / 3.3.4.: |
Description of the SAFO code / 3.4.: |
Application example. Optimization of a reinforced beam with a constant strength modulus / 3.5.: |
Application example. Optimization of a standard shape, maintaining the depth as a constant / 3.6.: |
Optimization of the series of shapes / 3.7.: |
Mechanical elements for automobiles / 3.7.1.: |
Shape optimization of a connecting rod / 4.1.: |
Definition of the geometric model / 4.2.1.: |
Formulation of the structural model / 4.2.2.: |
Formulation of the optimization problem / 4.2.3.: |
Prestressed concrete beams / 4.3.: |
Precasting of bridge decks / 5.1.: |
Formulation of the optimization process / 5.3.: |
General description of the VTOP code / 5.4.: |
Practical examples. Beam 1 / 5.5.: |
Practical examples. Beam 2 / 5.6.: |
Practical examples. Beam 3 / 5.7.: |
Aluminium structural bars / 5.8.: |
Architecture / 6.1.: |
Covers for leisure and cultural complexes / 6.3.: |
Factory covers / 6.4.: |
Chemical and hydrocarbon plants / 6.5.: |
Design constraints for aluminium open sections / 6.6.: |
Sections with tensile axial stress / 6.6.1.: |
Sections with compressive axial stress / 6.6.2.: |
Sections withstanding simple bending / 6.6.3.: |
Sections withstanding combined axial compression, and bending / 6.6.4.: |
Sections withstanding combined shear, compression, and bending / 6.6.5.: |
Formulating the optimization problem / 6.7.: |
General description of the BALDO code / 6.8.: |
Practical example / 6.9.: |
Vehicle chassis / 6.10.: |
Size optimization of a vehicle chassis / 7.1.: |
Future developments in optimum design technology / 7.3.: |
Multiobjective optimization / 8.1.: |
Multidisciplinary optimization / 8.2.: |
Integration of CAE systems and optimization / 8.3.: |
Advanced visualization and optimization / 8.4.: |
Final considerations / 8.5.: |
Name Index / 8.6.: |
Subject Index |
Preface |
Introduction |
Origin of the techniques of design optimization / Chapter 1: |
Design methodologies in engineering / 1.1.: |
Concept and formulation of optimum design / 1.2.: |
Conclusion / 1.3.: |