Optimization of Structures and Components

1. Topological Derivative for Multi-Scale Linear Elasticity Models in Three Spatial Dimensions
Antonio André Novotny

2. Topological Sensitivity Analysis for Two-Dimensional Heat Transfer Problems Using the Boundary Element Method
C. T. M. Anflor, R. J. Marczak

3. Design of Compliant Mechanisms with Stress Constraints Using Topology Optimization
Luís Renato Meneghelli, Eduardo Lenz Cardoso

4. A Genetic Algorithm for Optimization of HybridLaminated Composite Plates
M. A. Luersen, R. H. Lopez

5. Delamination Diagnosis in Composite Beam Using AIS and BGA Algorithms Based on Vibration Characteristics
B. Mohebbi, F. Abbasidoust, M. M. Ettefagh, H. Biglari

6. On Active Vibrations Control of a Flexible Rotor Running in Flexibly-Mounted Journal Bearings
Mohamed M. Eimadany

7. Multi-Disciplinary Constraint Design Optimization Based on Progressive Meta-Model Method for Vehicle Body Structure
S. J. Heo, I. H. Kim, D. O. Kang, W. Y. Ki, S. M. H. Darwish, W. C. Choi, H. J. Yim

8. Optimization Under Uncertainties
Rafael H. Lopez, André T. Beck

Keywords: Engineering, Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Optimization, Characterization and Evaluation of Materials