Computer Aided Optimum Design of Structures

Section 1 Advances in numerical methods: Multi-objective design optimization of automatic fixturing; MINLP optimization approach; Non-uniqueness in cylindrical shells optimisation; Use of genetic programming for automatic synthesis of post-2000 patented analog electrical circuits and patentable controllers; Variational principles in optimal control and their applications. Section 2 Applications in mechanical and car engineering: Analysis of ball bearings using optimization techniques; Structural optimization of an automotive dashboard support by genetic algorithms; Process optimization of automotive blow molded parts; Development and analysis of a prototype car-carrier structure using the finite element method; Numerical determination of dynamic stress concentration factors for an axially loaded strut with elliptical and notch discontinuities; Automated engineering application by internet; Finite element dynamic simulation of a race car; Optimize the load-deflection curve of diaphragm springs for automobile clutches using residual stress; A development of virtual prototyping manufacturing system for high pressure die casting processes. Section 3 Optimisation, manufacturing and protection: Productivity calculations using method of sources and sinks; Linear and nonlinear programming in manufacturing; Describing optimized microstructures for solid freeform fabrication; Optimising the location of anodes in cathodic protection systems. Section 4 Structural optimisation: Minimum weight with stress constraints topology optimisation; Shape optimization with computational fluid dynamic simulation; Topology, shape and standard dimension optimization of trusses; Freeform shape optimization of regular quad meshes; Continuum structural design using local rule; Evolutionary shape optimization with self-adapting mutation distribution based on the Cholesky decomposition; Practical approach to optimum design of steel tubular slip-joint power transmission poles; Morphological optimisation of 2D stayed columns; Cost function analysis at the structural optimization of steel frames; PADO. A computer code for design optimization of steel portal frames; Metaheuristics optimisation techniques for software structure optimisation. Section 5 Optimisation in biomechanics: Compliance matrices of bone tissue phases by optimisation; Helmet optimisation based on head-helmet modelling; Optimum topology design of an interbody fusion implant for lumbar spine fixation.