@inproceedings{da2f688bfa4a4b4cb282911d50547312,
title = "A concept for global optimization of topology design problems",
abstract = "We present a concept for solving topology design problems to proven global optimality. We propose that the problems are modeled using the approach of simultaneous analysis and design with discrete design variables and solved with convergent branch and bound type methods. This concept is illustrated on two applications. The first application is the design of stiff truss structures where the bar areas are chosen from a finite set of available areas. The second considered application is simultaneous topology and geometry design of planar articulated mechanisms. For each application we outline a convergent nonlinear branch and bound method and present a numerical example. ",
keywords = "branch and bound, Stiffness optimization, mechanism design, global optimization, BRANCH",
author = "Mathias Stolpe and Wolfgang Achtziger and Atsushi Kawamoto",
year = "2006",
language = "English",
isbn = "1-4020-4729-0",
series = "Solid Mechanics and Its Applications",
publisher = "Springer",
pages = "185--194",
editor = "Bends{\o}e, \{Martin P.\} and Niels Olhoff and Ole Sigmund",
booktitle = "IUTAM Symposium on Topological Design Optimization of Structures, Machines and Materials",
note = "TopOptSYMP2005: Topological design optimization of structures, machines and materials - status and perspectives : Status and Perspectives, TopOptSYMP2005 ; Conference date: 26-10-2005 Through 29-10-2005",
}