Numerical and analytical methods for shape optimization of structures are reviewed. Several
steps in the shape optimization process, such as model description, selection of the …

This paper is a survey of structural shape optimization with an emphasis on techniques
dealing with shape optimization of the boundaries of two-and three-dimensional bodies …

Shape optimal design of an elastic structure is formulated using a design element technique.
It is shown that Bezier and B-spline curves, typical of the CAD philosophy, are well suited to …

ADS is a general purpose numerical optimization program containing a wide variety of
algorithms. CONTENTS: Program Enhancements Since Version 1.00; Program Options …

A new general-purpose optimization program for engineering design is described. ADS
(Automated Design Synthesis) is a FORTRAN program for nonlinear constrained (or …

建立了一种进行结构形状优化的工程方法. 该方法利用试验设计法选取位置变量样本点,
并对各个样本点对应的结构进行尺寸优化, 然后根据样本点和尺寸优化结果建立Kriging …

This paper deals with structural shape and thickness optimization of axisymmetric shell
structures loaded symmetrically. In the finite element stress analysis use is made of newly …

A new approach to topological shape optimization is presented. The admissible volume for
the design is specified, as are all loading conditions and required attachment points. This …

There are mainly two methods of deep drawing analysis: experimental and
analytical/numerical. Experimental analysis can be useful in analyzing the process to …

An analytical study of several alternative forms of constraint approximation relevant to
problems in structural design is presented. Limitations of the existing forms of the constraint …