1. Shape optimization of elasto-plastic bodies under plane strains: Sensitivity analysis and numerical implementation

   • J. Haslinger
   • R. Mäkinen

   Technical Papers Pages: 133 - 141

2. A filtered simulated annealing strategy for discrete optimization of 3D steel frameworks

   • S. A. May
   • R. J. Balling

   Technical Papers Pages: 142 - 148

3. Integration of different numerical techniques in shape optimization

   • S. Kimmich
   • R. Reitinger
   • E. Ramm

   Technical Papers Pages: 149 - 155

4. Editorial Requirements for “brief notes”

   Announcements Pages: 155 - 155

5. On the convergence quality of minimum-weight design of large space frames under multiple dynamic constraints

   • O. G. McGee
   • K. F. Phan

   Technical Papers Pages: 156 - 164

6. A new approximation of the constraints in truss sizing problems: An explicit second order approximation which is exact for statically determinate truss structures

   • K. Svanberg

   Technical Papers Pages: 165 - 171

7. Non-numerical modeling techniques in structural optimization

   • D. Hartmann
   • K. Lehner

   Technical Papers Pages: 172 - 178

8. Forthcoming papers

   OriginalPaper Pages: 178 - 178

9. Design optimization with static and dynamic displacement constraints

   • T. -Y. Chen

   Technical Papers Pages: 179 - 185

10. Optimal design of rigid-plastic annular plates with piecewise constant thickness

    • A. Salupere

    Technical Papers Pages: 186 - 192

11. Numerical methods for optimization of nonlinear shell structures

    • U. T. Ringertz

    Technical Papers Pages: 193 - 198

12. Optimal locations of internal line supports for rectangular plates against buckling

    • C. M. Wang
    • K. M. Liew
    • K. K. Ang

    Technical Papers Pages: 199 - 205

13. Approximation of structural optimization problems by means of designed numerical experiments

    • A. J. G. Schoofs
    • M. B. M. Klink
    • D. H. van Campen

    Technical Papers Pages: 206 - 212

14. Optimality criteria methods usingK-S functions

    • K. J. Chang

    Technical Papers Pages: 213 - 217

15. Optimization criteria and algorithms for bar structures made of work-hardening elasto-plastic materials

    • S. V. Selyugin

    Technical Papers Pages: 218 - 223

16. Shape reanalysis and sensitivities utilizing preconditioned iterative boundary solvers

    • K. Guru Prasad
    • J. H. Kane

    Technical Papers Pages: 224 - 235

17. Structural optimization using probabilistic constraints

    • P. B. Thanedar
    • S. Kodiyalam

    Technical Papers Pages: 236 - 240

18. A technique for locating function roots and for satisfying equality constraints in optimization

    • J. Sobieszczanski-Sobieski

    Brief Notes Pages: 241 - 243

19. New optimality criteria methods: Forcing uniqueness of the adjoint strains by corner-rounding at constraint intersections

    • G. I. N. Rozvany
    • J. Sobieszczanski-Sobieski

    Brief Notes Pages: 244 - 246

20. Optimal layout theory: Analytical solutions for elastic structures with several deflection constraints and load conditions

    • G. I. N. Rozvany

    Brief Notes Pages: 247 - 249

21. Generalized shape optimization without homogenization

    • G. I. N. Rozvany
    • M. Zhou
    • T. Birker

    Brief Notes Pages: 250 - 252