1. The case for helping consumers of research

   • R. T. Haftka
   • J. Sobieski

   Editorial Pages: 63 - 64

2. On options for interdisciplinary analysis and design optimization

   • R. T. Haftka
   • J. Sobieszczanski-Sobieski
   • S. L. Padula

   Originals Pages: 65 - 74

3. An enhanced integrated aerodynamic load/dynamic optimization procedure for helicopter rotor blades

   • A. Chattopadhyay
   • Y. D. Chiu

   Originals Pages: 75 - 84

4. Structural optimization with crashworthiness constraints

   • R. Lust

   Originals Pages: 85 - 89

5. Applications of artificial neural nets in structural mechanics

   • L. Berke
   • P. Hajela

   Originals Pages: 90 - 98

6. Genetic search strategies in multicriterion optimal design

   • P. Hajela
   • C. -Y. Lin

   Originals Pages: 99 - 107

7. Sensitivity of frames to variations of hinges in dynamic and stability problems

   • A. Garstecki
   • K. Thermann

   Originals Pages: 108 - 114

8. Forthcoming papers

   Announcement Pages: 114 - 114

9. Fuzzy compromise: An effective way to solve hierarchical design problems

   • J. K. Allen
   • R. S. Krishnamachari
   • F. Mistree

   Originals Pages: 115 - 120

10. Optimization algorithms for calculation of the joint design point in parallel systems

    • I. Enevoldsen
    • J. D. Sørensen

    Originals Pages: 121 - 127

11. Accuracy of semi-analytical sensitivities and its improvement by the “natural method”

    • H. P. Mlejnek

    Originals Pages: 128 - 131