A performance-based optimization method for topology design of continuum structures with mean compliance constraints

Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering

Volumn 191, Issue 13-14, 2002, Pages 1471-1489

  Liang, Qing Quan ^a,c   Steven, Grant P ^b  

^a Liang Computing Pty Ltd   (Australia)

^b DURHAM UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^c UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES   (Australia)

Author keywords

Compliance; Finite elements; Performance index; Performance based design; Topology optimization

Indexed keywords

OPTIMIZATION; STIFFNESS; STRESS ANALYSIS; TOPOLOGY;

LINEAR ELASTIC CONTINUUM STRUCTURES;

CONTINUUM MECHANICS;

MATHEMATICAL METHOD;

EID: 0037127122     PISSN: 00457825     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0045-7825(01)00333-4     Document Type: Article

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