Abstract: An extremum problem formulation is presented for the equilibrium mechanics of continuum systems made of a generalized form of elastic/stiffening material. Properties of the material are represented ...

Abstract: The paper presents a uniform method of treating a variety of problems of optimal design of sandwich structures. The design procedure consists of two steps: The integration of an optimality ...

Abstract: Finite strain elastostatics is expressed for general anisotropic, piecewise linear stiffening materials, in the form of a constrained minimization problem. The corresponding boundary value problem ...

Abstract: This paper deals with the simultaneous optimization of material and structure for minimum compliance. Material properties are represented in the most general form possible for a (locally) linear ...