1 The Theory and Techniques of Structural Optimization.- 1 Fundamental Concepts and Problems of Optimal Design.- 2 Reformulation of Optimal Design Problems.- 3 Optimality Conditions.- 4 Analytic and Numerical Techniques for Distributed Parameters Structural Optimization Problems.- 5 Techniques for Optimization of Discrete Systems.- 2 Strength, Rigidity, Stability, and Weight Criteria for Optimal Design.- 6 Application of Strength and Weight Criteria.- 7 Rigidity and Weight Criteria.- 8 Application of the Stability and Weight Criteria.Springer Book Archives