Topology Design Methods for Structural Optimization

1. Introduction

1.1 Structural optimization

1.2 Size, shape, geometry and topology optimization

1.3 Topology optimization as a design tool

1.4 Book layout

1.5 References

2. Growth method for size, topology, and geometry optimization of truss structures

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Growth Method

2.3 Size and topology optimization

2.4 Geometry optimization

2.5 Topology growth

2.6 Practical criteria

2.7 References

3. Discrete methods of structural optimization

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Evolutionary Structural Optimization method (ESO)

3.3 Bi-directional ESO

3.4 Sequential Element Rejection and Admission (SERA)

3.5 References

4. Continuous methods of structural optimization

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Isolines Topology Design (ITD)

4.3 Planar designs

4.4 3D structural domain designs

4.5 Multiple load cases

4.6 Multiple materials

4.7 Tension/compression designs

4.8 References

5. Topology optimization as a digital design tool

5.1 Introduction

5.2 From concept to design

5.3 How to specify a concept

5.4 How to model a concept

5.5 How to interpret the design

5.6 The finished product

5.7 References

6. Hands-on application of structural optimization

6.1 Design of structures with multiple materials

6.2 Design of structures with different material behavior in tension and compressive regions

6.3 Design of strut-and-tie structures

6.4 Design of stiffeners for shell structures

6.5 Design of compliant mechanisms

6.6 Design of everyday items

6.7 References

7. User guide for software

7.1 SERA program

7.2 Growth method program

7.3 ITD program

7.4 References
Index