Elements of Structural Optimization

by Raphael T. Haftka, M P Kamat, Zafer Gurdal, et al.

Book Overview

The field of structural optimization is still a relatively new field undergoing rapid changes in methods and focus. Until recently there was a severe imbalance between the enormous amount of literature on the subject, and the paucity of applications to practical design problems. This imbalance is being gradually redressed. There is still no shortage of new publications, but there are also exciting applications of the methods of structural optimizations...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0792315049
• ISBN13: 9780792315049
• Release Date: November 1991
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 481 Pages
• Weight: 1.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.5" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Well written introductory book on structural optimization.

This is a well written book on engineering optimization in general and on structural optimization particularly. Although the book requires basic structures' analysis background (e.g., FEA and strength of materials) the optimization concepts are written in a clear and concise manner. Plenty of practical examples are given in each chapter to present the "application" of various optimization methods. Optimization of both constrained and unconstrained problems are shown with emphasis on the variable types involved (i.e. continous, discreet)A good book for someone getting started on structural optimization and a good quick reference book afterwards.