Relaxation and Computation for Structural Optimization

                                   by

                               Bob Palais

               JWB 335, 3:10pm  Monday, November 20, 1995

                                Abstract

 This talk will consider the optimal control problem of arranging
 materials to optimize the rigidity of the resulting body under
 specified loading. Analytical techniques including quasi-
 convexification and homogenization, and computational strategies
 including mixed direct and iterative finite element solvers and local
 grid refinement will be discussed.

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