Evolutionary Topology Optimization of Continuum Structures
treads new ground with a comprehensive study on the techniques and
applications of evolutionary structural optimization (ESO) and its later
version bi-directional ESO (BESO) methods. Since the ESO method was
first introduced by Xie and Steven in 1992 and the publication of their
well-known book Evolutionary Structural Optimization in 1997,
there have been significant improvements in the techniques as well as
important practical applications. The authors present these
developments, illustrated by numerous interesting and detailed examples.
They clearly demonstrate that the evolutionary structural optimization
method is an effective approach capable of solving a wide range of
topology optimization problems, including structures with geometrical
and material nonlinearities, energy absorbing devices, periodical
structures, bridges and buildings. Presents latest
developments and applications in this increasingly popular &
maturing optimization approach for engineers and architects; Authored
by leading researchers in the field who have been working in the area
of ESO and BESO developments since their conception; Includes a
number of test problems for students as well as a chapter of case
studies that includes several recent practical projects in which the
authors have been involved; Accompanied by a website housing ESO/BESO computer programs at http://www.wiley.com/go/huang
and test examples, as well as a chapter within the book giving a
description and step-by-step instruction on how to use the software
package BESO2D. Evolutionary Topology Optimization of Continuum Structures
will appeal to researchers and graduate students working in structural
design and optimization, and will also be of interest to civil and
structural engineers, architects and mechanical engineers involved in
creating innovative and efficient structures.