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The purpose here is to describe efficient methods for large scale structural optimization. A brief review of historical developments shows that techniques are now available to make the structural optimization task quite efficient and reliable. Proper formulation requires that different element types, design variables and responses be treated differently Also, because a large number of nonlinear constraints are involved, these must be efficiently handled. Examples are offered to demonstrate the range of design tasks that can now be addressed and the design efficiencies that can be expected. Using the latest methods, large scale structural optimization is possible for a wide range of practical applications.
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Vanderplaats, G.N. (1995). Large Scale Structural Optimization. In: Herskovits, J. (eds) Advances in Structural Optimization. Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, vol 25. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0453-1_4
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