Computer Aided Optimum Design in Engineering

Section 1: Algorithmic and topology optimisation Numerical experiences with parallel clusters for generating Pareto surfaces: application in structural topology optimization; Global versus local statement of stress constraints in topology optimization of continuum structures; Block aggregation of stress constraints in topology optimization of structures; Design of experiments and optimization of composite structures using solid-shell elements; Evaluation of extended Stochastic Schemata Exploiter Section 2: Shape optimisation Shape optimization of composites based on minimum potential energy; Optimization of geometry for the lateral buckling process of a cantilever beam; Geometric optimization of shells; Genetic algorithms and finite element coupling for mechanical optimization; Towards the optimization of photoacoustic sensors Section 3: Applications in construction engineering MINLP cost optimization of industrial steel building; Parametric optimization of steel floor system cost using Evolver; Selection of optimum structural systems and materials; Threshold accepting optimization of road vaults and rectangular hollow bridge piers; VTOP - an improved software for design optimization of prestressed concrete beams Section 4: Applications in mechanical and aircraft engineering Optimal design of fatigue loaded heavy-duty machine spring elements; Non-parametric shape optimization method for thin-walled structures under strength criterion; A study on torsional stiffness of the competition go-kart frame; Active vibration suppression of a flexible link manipulator using piezoelectric actuator; Aerodynamic optimization of a biplane configuration using differential evolution; Design optimization application in accordance with product and process requirements Section 5: Applications to process optimisation Evaluation of optimum landfill design: Mid Auchencarroch experimental landfill emissions; Optimization of surface utilization using heuristic approaches