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On CAD-Integrated Structural Topology and Design Optimization

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Evaluation of Global Bearing Capacities of Structures

Part of the book series: International Centre for Mechanical Sciences ((CISM,volume 332))

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Concepts underlying an interactive CAD-based engineering design optimization system are developed, and methods of optimizing the topology, shape, and sizing of mechanical components are presented. These methods are integrated in the system, and the method for determining the optimal topology is used as a preprocessor for subsequent shape or sizing optimization. Some illustrative examples of application of the engineering design systems are presented.

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  1. The University of Aalborg, Aalborg, Denmark

    N. Olhoff & J. Rasmussen

  2. The Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark

    M. P. Bendsøe

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  1. Polytechnic of Milan, Milan, Italy

    G. Sacchi Landriani

  2. Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France

    J. Salençon

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Olhoff, N., Rasmussen, J., Bendsøe, M.P. (1993). On CAD-Integrated Structural Topology and Design Optimization. In: Landriani, G.S., Salençon, J. (eds) Evaluation of Global Bearing Capacities of Structures. International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, vol 332. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-2752-0_9

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