Structural Optimization

+ min V, max k, &sigma=const (jpg)
+ pin-pointed rods optimization (2-jpg), (3-jpg)
+ optimization of topology, shape and dimensions (principles, software: Ansys, HyperWorks)
+ optimization of rectangular laminates (fundamentals of composite analysis, optimization of a rectangular prism under tension, analysis of laminate plates, optimization of a one layered fibre composite plate)
+ optimization of curvilinear fibre composites (elliptical tube)
+ smart structures (self healing, bionics)

Literature:

The Fundamentals of structural optimization (ps) (pdf) (in Czech)
Stiffness maximization of fibre composites (pdf)