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Topological Derivatives in Shape Optimization

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  • © 2013

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  • First monograph describing in details the new developments in shape optimization for elliptic boundary value problems
  • Presents a wide spectrum of examples and techniques for
  • learning how to use the modern mathematics in applied shape optimization of structures
  • Makes this important field of research accessible for the students of mathematics and of mechanics

Part of the book series: Interaction of Mechanics and Mathematics (IMM)

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About this book

The topological derivative is defined as the first term (correction) of the asymptotic expansion of a given shape functional with respect to a small parameter that measures the size of singular domain perturbations, such as holes, inclusions, defects, source-terms and cracks. Over the last decade, topological asymptotic analysis has become a broad, rich and fascinating research area from both theoretical and numerical standpoints. It has applications in many different fields such as shape and topology optimization, inverse problems, imaging processing and mechanical modeling including synthesis and/or optimal design of microstructures, fracture mechanics sensitivity analysis and damage evolution modeling. Since there is no monograph on the subject at present, the authors provide here the first account of the theory which combines classical sensitivity analysis in shape optimization with asymptotic analysis by means of compound asymptotic expansions for elliptic boundary value problems. This book is intended for researchers and graduate students in applied mathematics and computational mechanics interested in any aspect of topological asymptotic analysis. In particular, it can be adopted as a textbook in advanced courses on the subject and shall be useful for readers interested on the mathematical aspects of topological asymptotic analysis as well as on applications of topological derivatives in computation mechanics.

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“The main aim of the presented book is the presentation of topological derivatives for a wide class of elliptic problems with the applications in numerical methods of shape and topology optimization. This volume is primarily addressed to applied mathematicians working in the field of partial differential equations and their applications, especially those concerned with numerical aspects. However, the book will also be useful for applied scientists from engineering and physics.” (Jan Lovíšek, zbMATH, Vol. 1276, 2014)

“The book under review concerns new methods of solving a class of shape optimization problems appearing in continuum mechanics, mainly in solid mechanics, composites and plate-like bodies. … The theoretical results are illustrated by numerical examples. Moreover, carefully selected exercises are provided. This valuable book fills a gap in the literature on topology optimization.” (Tomasz Lewiński, Mathematical Reviews, August, 2013)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Científica LNCC/MCT, Coordenação de Matemática Aplicada e, Laboratório Nacional de Computação, Petrópolis, Brazil

    Antonio André Novotny

  • , Institut Élie Cartan, Université de Lorraine, Vandœuvre-Lès-Nancy, France

    Jan Sokołowski

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