Optimal design with small contrast

Grégoire Allaire, Sergio Gutiérrez

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Abstract

This paper is concerned with optimal design problems where we assume that the coefficients in the state equation have small contrast. Making an asymptotic expansion up to second order with respect to the contrast greatly simplifies the optimization problem. By using the notion of H-measures we are able to prove general existence theorems for small amplitude optimal design and to provide simple and efficient numerical algorithms for their computation. A key feature of this type of problems is that optimal microstructures are always simple laminates.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIUTAM Symposium on Topological Design Optimization of Structures, Machines and Materials
Subtitle of host publicationStatus and Perspectives
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages137-146
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)1402047290, 9781402047299
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2006
EventIUTAM Symposium on Topological Design Optimization of Structures, Machines and Materials: Status and Perspectives - Rungstedgaard, Denmark
Duration: 26 Oct 200529 Oct 2005

Publication series

NameSolid Mechanics and its Applications
Volume137
ISSN (Print)1875-3507

Conference

ConferenceIUTAM Symposium on Topological Design Optimization of Structures, Machines and Materials: Status and Perspectives
Country/TerritoryDenmark
CityRungstedgaard
Period26/10/0529/10/05

Keywords

  • H-measures
  • Homogenization
  • Optimal design

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