Abstract: Practical difficulties that are inherent to the solution of optimization problems by nonhierarchic decomposition are discussed. The study is motivated by design problems that require the optimization ...

Abstract: A formulation for the automatic synthesis of two-dimensional bistable, compliant periodic structures is presented, based on standard methods for topology optimization. The design space is parametrized ...

Abstract: Modal disparity and a topology optimization problem seeking to maximize this disparity are introduced, with the goal of developing a new methodology for control of vibration in flexible structures. ...

Abstract: This work presents design concepts to synthesize composite materials with special dynamic properties, namely, materials that soften at high frequencies. Such dynamic properties are achieved through ...

Abstract: A new approach to the truss layout optimization problem is possible by using homogenization theory. Unlike traditional methods for optimization of truss topology, the new method does not require ...