Practical Applications of Design Optimization
Published on 29. January 2002
Book
Mixed media product
240 pages
978-1-85312-886-8 (ISBN)
Description
The scientific field of design optimization has evolved tremendously both in terms of theory and of the software available to support it. Based on a recent research project, this essentially practical text provides a thorough introduction to the current applications of design optimization. The authors also apply its principles to some branches of engineering for the first time. The methodology is fairly general and can be applied to many real-life engineering problems in fields as diverse as architecture and automobiles. Written for engineers whose work is related to design, the book will also be of interest to postgraduate students and lecturers dealing with design optimization. An accompanying CD-ROM contains related programs.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Southampton
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 165 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85312-886-8 (9781853128868)
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Content
Origin of the techniques of design optimization: Design methodologies in engineering; Concept and formulation of optimum design; Conclusion; References. Current state of optimization techniques: Types of optimum design; Current state of optimization software; References. Laminated steel shapes: Introduction; Design constraints applicable to metal sections; Shape optimization of open laminated shapes; Description of the SAFO code; Application example. Optimization of a reinforced beam with a constant strength modulus; Application example. Optimization of a standard shape, maintaining the depth as a constant; Optimization of the series of shapes; References. Mechanical elements for automobiles: Introduction; Shape optimization of a connecting rod; References. Prestressed concrete beams: Prestressed concrete beams; Precasting of bridge decks; Formulation of the optimization process; General description of the VTOP code; Practical examples. Beam 1; Practical examples. Beam 2; Practical examples. Beam 3; References. Structural bars: Introduction; Architecture; Covers for leisure and cultural complexes; Factory covers; Chemical and hydrocarbon plants; Design constraints for aluminium open sections; Formulating the optimization problem; General description of the BALDO code; Practical example; References. Vehicle chassis: Introduction; Size optimization of a vehicle chassis; References. Future developments in optimum design technology: Multiobjective optimization; Multidisciplinary optimization; Integration of CAE systems and optimization; Advanced visualization and optimization; Final considerations; References.