The efficiency and reliability of manufactured products depend on, among other things, geometrical aspects; it is therefore not surprising that optimal shape design problems have attracted the interest of applied mathematicians and engineers. This self-contained, elementary introduction to the mathematical and computational aspects of sizing and shape optimization enables readers to gain a firm understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects so they may confidently enter this field.

Treats sizing and shape optimization in a comprehensive way, covering everything from mathematical theory through computational aspects to industrial applications.

About the Author
J. Haslinger is a Professor in the Department of Physics of Metals at Charles University in Prague. He is the author or co-author of five monographs and over 110 publications in scientific journals. His research interests include the approximation of elliptic equations and inequalities, contact mechanics, nonsmooth analysis, approximation of differentialinclusions, and shape and material optimization. R. A. E. Makinen is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Information Technology at the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland. He has also acted as a modeling specialist at Numerola Oy (Inc.). Professor Makinen is the author or co-author of over 50 publications in scientific journals and conference proceedings. His research interests include structural optimization, especially shape optimization; numerical solution of partial differential equations; and numerical software.


Book Information
ISBN 9780898715361
Author J. Haslinger
Format Hardback
Page Count 291
Imprint Society for Industrial & Applied Mathematics,U.S.
Publisher Society for Industrial & Applied Mathematics,U.S.
Weight(grams) 666g
Dimensions(mm) 261mm * 183mm * 19mm