Optimization methods in structural design. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Alan Rothwell.
• Authors: Rothwell, Alan
• Contents: Preface -- 1 The Conventional Design Process -- 2 Optimality Criteria -- 3 The General Optimization Problem -- 4 Numerical Methods for Unconstrained Optimization -- 5 Numerical Methods for Constrained Optimization -- 6 Optimization of Beams -- 7 Reinforced Shell Structures -- 8 Composite Laminates -- 9 Laminate Optimization -- 10 Optimization with Finite Element Analysis. Final Word -- Appendix -- Index.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (xvi, 314 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 624.1/7713; Engineering; Structural optimization; Structural design; Mathematical optimization; Mathematical optimization; Structural design; Structural optimization; Science -- Mechanics -- General; Technology & Engineering -- Aeronautics & Astronautics; Computers -- Computer Science; Mechanical engineering; Aerospace & aviation technology; Maths for scientists; Engineering design; Mechanical engineering; Astronautics; Computer science; Technology & Engineering -- Industrial Design -- Product; Technical design; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319551975; 3319551973
• Related ISBNs: 9783319551968; 3319551965
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed April 10, 2017).
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