Structural Optimization Methods and Applications, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

With structural optimization, designers need to specify their objective and constraints, as well as the variables of the design problem; then, a structure is automatically generated with suitable performance, low cost and that is easy to manufacture. It is recognized as a powerful tool for solving demanding design problems and is used extensively in engineering. This Special Issue aims to cover topics including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Structural optimization methods, numerical techniques, and engineering applications;
2. Optimization methods for material or multiscale structures;
3. Structural optimization involving nonlinearity, dynamic, and multiple physical fields;
4. Structural optimization involving manufacturing issues;
5. Structural design considering uncertainties.

Prof. Dr. Qi Xia
Dr. Hui Liu
Dr. Kai Long
Guest Editors

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• material design
• multiscale structure optimization
• composite structure
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