Title: Uncertainty and Optimization in Structural Mechanics (Focus Series in Mechanical Engineering and Solid Mechanics)

Author: Abdelkhalak El Hami

Edition: 1st

Publisher: Wiley-ISTE

Publication Date: March 11, 2013

ISBN-13: 978-1848215177

This book delves into the latest developments in optimization and reliability within structural mechanics. It explores how uncertainty tools are applied to enhance the design of structures, considering their robustness and optimal safety factors. The text covers a wide range of topics including system reliability, optimal design and sizing of structures, form optimization, topology optimization, multi-objective optimization, and the integration of these concepts with optimization reliability coupling. Aimed at students, lecturers, engineers, PhD students, and researchers, this comprehensive resource is essential for anyone seeking to understand and implement advanced techniques in structural mechanics.