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Application of Structural Optimization Using Finite Elements

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Until recently, structural optimization has not significantly impacted the wider analysis community. Several reasons may be advanced, the most prominent in the mechanical engineering field being the requirement for shell bending elements. In addition, the capability has generally been made available as ad hoc packages loosely connected to an analysis program. SDRC’s OPTISEN offers fully integrated analysis and redesign with interactive graphics capabilities for both the specification of the design problem and the interpretation of results.

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  1. Structural Dynamics Research Corporation, York House, Stevenage Road, Hitchin, Herts, England

    P. Ward, D. Patel, A. Wakeling & R. Weeks

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  1. Instituto Superior Técnico, Centro de Mecânica e Materiais da Universidade Técnica de Lisboa — CEMUL, Avenida Rovisco Pais, 1096, Lisboa Codex, Portugal

    Carlos A. Mota Soares

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Ward, P., Patel, D., Wakeling, A., Weeks, R. (1987). Application of Structural Optimization Using Finite Elements. In: Mota Soares, C.A. (eds) Computer Aided Optimal Design: Structural and Mechanical Systems. NATO ASI Series, vol 27. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-83051-8_32

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