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Evolutionary Structural Optimization

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  • © 1997

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Authors:
  1. Y. M. Xie

    1. Department of Civil and Building Engineering, Victoria University of Technology, Australia

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  2. G. P. Steven

    1. Department of Aeronautical Engineering, University of Sydney, Australia

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Introduction

    • Y. M. Xie, G. P. Steven
    Pages 1-11

  3. Basic Evolutionary Structural Optimization

    • Y. M. Xie, G. P. Steven
    Pages 12-29

  4. ESO for Multiple Load Cases and Multiple Support Environments

    • Y. M. Xie, G. P. Steven
    Pages 30-39

  5. Structures with Stiffness or Displacement Constraints

    • Y. M. Xie, G. P. Steven
    Pages 40-62

  6. Frequency Optimization

    • Y. M. Xie, G. P. Steven
    Pages 63-78

  7. Optimization Against Buckling

    • Y. M. Xie, G. P. Steven
    Pages 79-92

  8. ESO for Pin- and Rigid-Jointed Frames

    • Y. M. Xie, G. P. Steven
    Pages 93-125

  9. ESO for Shape Optimization and the Reduction of Stress Concentrations

    • Y. M. Xie, G. P. Steven
    Pages 126-147

  10. ESO Computer Program Evolve97

    • O. M. Querin
    Pages 148-182

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 183-188
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About this book

Evolutionary Structural Optimization (ESO) is a design method based on the simple concept of gradually removing inefficient material from a structure as it is being designed. Through this method, the resulting structure will evolve towards its optimum shape. The latest techniques and results of ESO are presented here, illustrated by numerous clear and detailed examples. Sections cover the fundamental aspects of the method, the application to multiple load cases and multiple support environments, frequency optimization, stiffness and displacement constraints, buckling, jointed frame structures, shape optimization, and stress reduction. This is followed by a section describing Evolve97, a software package which will allow readers to try the ideas of ESO themselves and to solve their optimization problems. This software is provided on a computer diskette which accompanies the book.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Civil and Building Engineering, Victoria University of Technology, Australia

    Y. M. Xie

  • Department of Aeronautical Engineering, University of Sydney, Australia

    G. P. Steven

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Evolutionary Structural Optimization

  • Authors: Y. M. Xie, G. P. Steven

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0985-3

  • Publisher: Springer London

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London 1997

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4471-1250-1Published: 23 August 2014

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4471-0985-3Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 188

  • Number of Illustrations: 152 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Engineering Design, Civil Engineering

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