Isogeometric Optimal Design: Geometrically Exact S hape Optimization with Seamless Integration of CAD and CAE

Presents a unified approach for combining CAD, CAE, sensitivity analysis, and optimization, helping readers to understand the theories of the isogeometric finite element method and shape optimization systematically and accurately. Presents an emerging concept connecting the research topics of Isogeometric Analysis and Shape Optimal Design Imparts the ability to integrate the computational description of design with computational analysis tools within a single unified framework Written by authors at the cutting edge of research and application, as well as a top expert in sensitivity analysis Spans fundamentals of optimization and analysis in addition to providing concrete application examples Includes sample codes within the book implementing both Isogeometric Analysis and Isogeometric Shape Optimization as an accompaniment to the examples given