1. Structural reanalysis for topological modifications – a unified approach

   • U. Kirsch
   • P.Y. Papalambros

   Research paper Pages: 333 - 344

2. On nonassembly in the optimal dimensional synthesis of planar mechanisms

   • R.J. Minnaar
   • D.A. Tortorelli
   • J.A. Snyman

   Research paper Pages: 345 - 354

3. Controlled mutation in evolutionary structural optimization

   • W. Gutkowski
   • Z. Iwanow
   • J. Bauer

   Research paper Pages: 355 - 360

4. Stochastic bilevel programming in structural optimization

   • S. Christiansen
   • M. Patriksson
   • L. Wynter

   Research paper Pages: 361 - 371

5. Simultaneous cost and weight minimization of postbuckled composite panels under combined compression and shear

   • C. Kassapoglou
   • A.L. Dobyns

   Research paper Pages: 372 - 382

6. Optimization of a car body component subjected to side impact

   • P.O. Marklund
   • L. Nilsson

   Industrial applications and design case studies Pages: 383 - 392

7. A performance index for topology and shape optimization of plate bending problems with displacement constraints

   • Q.Q. Liang
   • Y.M. Xie
   • G.P. Steven

   Brief note Pages: 393 - 399