Optimal Design of Mechanical Engineering Systems
- 1 June 1995
- journal article
- Published by ASME International in Journal of Mechanical Design
- Vol. 117 (B) , 55-62
- https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2836471
Abstract
The capability of mathematical optimization to support the mechanical design process is finally reaching wide recognition, as evidenced by significant applications in industry. The article reviews key issues and challenges for design optimization theorists and practitioners. Large scale system design and topology or configuration design are identified as the most important areas of future design optimization research. Some new approaches for partitioning large design problems and for topology optimization of multi-component structural systems are introduced.Keywords
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