1. Two approaches for truss topology optimization: a comparison for practical use

   • J. M. Oberndorfer
   • W. Achtziger
   • H. R. E. M. Hörnlein

   Research Papers Pages: 137 - 144

2. The repulsion algorithm, a new multistart method for global optimization

   • A. E. Sepulveda
   • L. Epstein

   Research Papers Pages: 145 - 152

3. An application of a delimitative and combinatorial algorithm to the discrete optimum design of structures

   • S. Chai
   • H. Sun

   Research Papers Pages: 153 - 158

4. Structural shape optimization of parts bounded by free-form surfaces

   • S. Guillet
   • F. Noël
   • J. C. Léon

   Research Papers Pages: 159 - 169

5. Optimal locations of point supports in plates for maximum fundamental frequency

   • Y. Xiang
   • C. M. Wang
   • S. Kitipornchai

   Research Papers Pages: 170 - 177

6. Sensitivity analysis and optimal design for fiber reinforced composite disks

   • K. Dems

   Research Papers Pages: 178 - 186

7. Forthcoming papers

   Legacy Pages: 186 - 186

8. Norm-relaxed method of feasible directions: application in structural optimization

   • J. Korycki
   • M. Kostreva

   Research Papers Pages: 187 - 194

9. Optimization of panel forms for improvement in ship structures

   • M. K. Rahman

   Research Papers Pages: 195 - 212

10. Difficulties in truss topology optimization with stress, local buckling and system stability constraints

    • G. I. N. Rozvany

    Research Papers Pages: 213 - 217

11. A pseudo-discrete rounding method for structural optimization

    • A. A. Groenwold
    • N. Stander
    • J. A. Snyman

    Research Papers Pages: 218 - 227

12. Shape optimization of thermoformed continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastic products

    • A. A. Polynkine
    • F. van Keulen
    • A. Beukers

    Research Papers Pages: 228 - 234

13. Derivative based approximation for predicting the effect of changes in laminate stacking sequence

    • S. Nagendra
    • R. T. Haftka
    • L. T. Watson

    Research Papers Pages: 235 - 243

14. Evolutionary natural frequency optimization of thin plate bending vibration problems

    • Chongbin Zhao
    • G. P. Steven
    • Y. M. Xie

    Research Papers Pages: 244 - 251

15. Optimal segmentation of beam and disk structures

    • K. Dems
    • Z. Mrós

    Research Papers Pages: 252 - 259

16. A parallel-vector simplex algorithm on distributed-memory computers

    • J. Qin
    • D. T. Nguyen

    Brief Notes Pages: 260 - 262

17. Optimal design of a cylindrical shell loaded by internal pressure

    • K. Magnucki
    • W. Szyc

    Brief Notes Pages: 263 - 266