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Topology and shape optimization of structures using

FEM and BEM
A bibliography (1999 –2001)
Jaroslav Mackerle ∗
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Linkoping Institute of Technology, S-581 83 Linkoping, Sweden
Accepted 21 October 2001

Abstract

This bibliography contains references to papers, conference proceedings and theses=dissertations dealing
with the topology and shape optimization that were published in 1999 –2001. ? 2002 Elsevier Science B.V.
All rights reserved.

1. Introduction

This bibliography provides a list of references on the topology and shape optimization of structures
where the nite element and boundary element techniques have been implemented. General solution
techniques as well as problem-speci c applications are included. The entries have been retrieved
from the author’s database, MAKEBASE. They are grouped into two main sections:
• nite elements,
• boundary elements.
The references have been published in scienti c journals, conference proceedings, and theses=
dissertations between 1999 –2001 (the rst seven months of 2001) [1–181,206–219]. Some pre-
viously published papers, reviews and theses on the topology and shape optimization by means of
nite element and boundary element methods in general can be found in entries [182 –205]. of the
Finite element methods section and in [220 –230] of the Boundary element methods section of this
bibliography, respectively. The references are sorted in each category alphabetically according to the
rst author’s name.
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E-mail address: jarma@ikp.liu.se (J. Mackerle).

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The main topics include: shape and topology optimization of 2D and 3D nite element mod-
els under static and dynamic loads; integrated shape and topology optimization; topology synthesis;
minimum weight design; contact shape optimization; material and geometrical nonlinear properties;
adaptive procedures; constrained adaptive topology optimization; constrained optimization; object-
oriented optimization; genetic algorithm; micro-genetic algorithm; beta splines; evolutionary shape
and topology optimization; ctitious domain approach; voxel-based representation; dual methods;
regularized intermediate density control; fuzzy multiobjective optimization; gradientless procedure;
hierarchical design concept; boundary-perturbation technique; simulated annealing; eEcient shape
parametrization concept; arti cial neural networks; thermoelastic topology optimization; metamor-
phic development; adjoint variable methods; homology groups; deterministic=stochastic technique;
homogenization design methods; penalization methods; lters in topology optimization; inverse prob-
lem applications; image interpretations.
Shape and topology optimization of: static and vibrating structures; beams; plates; shells; stiF-
ened structures; free boundary problems; Neumann boundary value problems; Huid-structure inter-
action; structural–acoustic interaction; cross-sections; structural components; continuum structures;
composite structures; smart composite structures; fasteners; joining mechanisms; frames and trusses;
reinforced concrete structures; multi-component systems; electrical machines; electromagnets; piezo-
electric actuators and transducers; preform design; material forming processes; automotive engineer-
ing; aircraft engineering; civil engineering; mechanical engineering; geomechanics; biomechanics;
electronics; pressure vessels=components.

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