Stability and Optimization of Structures: Generalized Sensitivity Analysis

Generalized Sensitivity of Nonlinear Elastic Systems.- to Design Sensitivity Analysis.- Methods of Design Sensitivity Analysis.- Imperfection Sensitivity Analysis.- Optimization Methods for Stability Design.- Optimization Under Stability Constraints.- Optimal Structures Under Snapthrough Constraint.- Shape Optimization of Compliant Mechanisms.- Optimal Braced Frames with Coincident Buckling Loads.- Hilltop Branching Point I: Simple Bifurcation.- Hilltop Branching Point II: Multiple Bifurcations.- Hilltop Branching Point III: Degenerate.- Worst and Random Imperfections.- Worst Imperfection: Asymptotic Theory.- Worst Imperfection: Anti-optimization by LP and QP.- Worst Imperfection for Stable Bifurcation.- Random Imperfections: Theory.- Random Imperfections of Elasto-Plastic Solids.- Random Imperfections: Higher-Order Analysis.