PUBLICATIONS

Refereed Journal Papers

  1. Pautov A.N., Toropov V.V., Shuvayev D.N. Variational finite difference method for the stress analysis of thin-walled axisymmetric structures. - Applied Problems of Strength and Plasticity (APSP), v.11, pp. 79-86, 1979, USSR (in Russian). ISBN 5-230-04350-4
  2. Pautov A.N., Toropov V.V., Shuvayev D.N. Variational finite difference method for the stability analysis of thin-walled axisymmetric structures. - APSP, v.12, pp. 75-81, 1979, USSR (in Russian). ISBN 5-230-04350-4
  3. Toropov V.V. Weight optimization of axisymmetric shells with constraints on stress, displacements and buckling load. - APSP, v.13, pp. 122-127, 1979, USSR (in Russian). ISBN 5-230-04350-4
  4. Malkov V.P., Toropov V.V., Filatov A.N. Simulation approach to optimization of deformable systems. - APSP, v. 21, pp. 62-69, 1982, USSR (in Russian). ISBN 5-230-04350-4
  5. Malkov V.P., Toropov V.V. Approximation concepts in structural optimization. - Dynamics and Strength of Machines, vol. 40, pp.31-35, 1984, USSR (in Russian)
  6. Salopayev M.N., Toropov V.V., Ugodchikov N.A. Optimal design of reinforced axisymmetric structures. - Solid Mechanics, 1985, pp. 130-136, Tula, USSR (in Russian)
  7. Toropov V.V., Filatov A.A. Optimization of bending plates with stress and deflection constraints based on the simulation approach. - APSP, 1985, pp.95-101, USSR (in Russian). ISBN 5-230- 04350-4
  8. Burina N.S., Malkov V.V., Toropov V.V. Shape optimization of axisymmetric solids based on the superelement method and simulation approach. - APSP, 1985, pp. 81-85, USSR (in Russian). ISBN 5- 230-04350-4
  9. Malkov V.P., Toropov V.V., Filatov A.A. Constraint approximation in bending plate optimization problems. - APSP, 1986, pp.75-82, USSR (in Russian). ISBN 5-230-04350-4
  10. Prokofiev Yu.V., Toropov V.V., Chugunov M.V. Interactive system of analysis and optimal design of axisymmetric shells for research and education. - APSP, 1986, pp. 125-130, USSR (in Russian). ISBN 5-230-04350-4
  11. Toropov V.V. Simulation approach to complex problems of structural optimization. - APSP, 1987, pp. 21-31, USSR (in Russian). ISBN 5-230-04350-4
  12. Polynkin A.A., Toropov V.V., Filatov A.A. Interactive simulation system of structural optimization. - Optimization and Modelling, 1988, pp. 80-86, USSR (in Russian)
  13. Polynkin A.A., Toropov V.V. Simulation modeling of the optimized structure based on the design sensitivity analysis. - APSP, 1990, pp. 16-23, USSR (in Russian). ISBN 5-230-04350-4
  14. Polynkin A.A., Toropov V.V., Filatov A.A. Design sensitivity analysis and optimization of thin-walled structures with stress constraints. APSP, 1991, pp. 95-101, USSR (in Russian). ISBN 5-230-04350-4
  15. Koryagin, A.A.; Markine, V.L.; Polynkine, A.A.; Toropov, V.V.; Filatov, A.A.: Interactive program for parametric structural optimization based on multipoint approximations. APSP, 1995, pp. 97-102, Russia (in Russian). ISBN 5-230-04350-4
  16. Toropov V.V. Simulation approach to structural optimization. - Structural Optimization, 1, No 1, 1989, pp. 37-46. ISSN 0934-4373
  17. Toropov V.V., Filatov A.A., Polynkin A.A. Multiparameter structural optimization using FEM and multipoint explicit approximations. Structural Optimization, 6, 7-14, 1993. ISSN 0934-4373
  18. Polynkine, A.A.; van Keulen, F.; Toropov, V.V.: Optimization of geometrically nonlinear thin-walled structures using the multipoint approximation method. Structural Optimization, 9, 105-116, 1995. ISSN 0934-4373
  19. Polynkine, A.A.; van Keulen, F.; Toropov, V.V.: Optimization of geometrically non-linear structures based on a multi-point approximation method and adaptivity. Engineering Computations. Int. J. for Computer-Aided Engineering & Software, vol. 13, 2/3/4, 1996, pp. 76-97. ISSN 0264-4401
  20. Markine, V.L.; Meijers, P.; Meijaard, J.P.; Toropov, V.V.: Multilevel optimization of dynamic behaviour of a linear mechanical system with multipoint approximation. Engineering Optimization, vol. 25, 1996, pp. 295-307. ISSN 0305-215X
  21. Bazhenov, V.G.; Kapustin, S.A.; Toropov, V.V.; Turovtsev, G.V.: Modelling of the deformation and failure processes in structural masonry. Applied Problems of Strength and Plasticity, pp. 56-61 , KMK Sci. Press Ltd, Moscow, 1997 (in Russian), ISBN 5-87317-044-4
  22. van Keulen, F.; Polynkine, A.A.; Toropov, V.V.: Shape optimization with adaptive mesh refinement: Target error selection strategies. Engineering Optimization, vol. 28, 1997, pp. 95-125. ISSN 0305-215X
  23. van Keulen, F.; Toropov, V.V.: New developments in structural optimization using adaptive mesh refinement and multi-point approximations. Engineering Optimization, vol. 29, pp. 217-234, 1997, ISSN 0305-215X
  24. Markine, V.L.; Meijaard, J.P.; Meijers, P.; Toropov, V.V.: Optimization of linear and nonlinear mechanical systems using a multipoint approximation method. Applied Problems of Strength and Plasticity, pp. 126-138, KMK Sci. Press Ltd, 1997, ISBN 5-87317-044-4
  25. Yoshida, F.; Urabe, M.; Toropov, V.V.: Identification of material parameters in constitutive model for sheet metals from cyclic bending tests. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, vol. 40, No 2-3, pp. 237-249, 1998, ISSN 0020-7403
  26. Urabe, M.; Okada, T.; Yoshida, F.; Toropov, V.V.: Identification of material parameters in constitutive models of cyclic plasticity from bending tests of sheet metals. Transactions of the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, vol. 64, No 619 (1998-3), pp. 737-742, 1998.
  27. Markine, V.L.; Meijers, P.; Meijaard, J.P.; Toropov, V.V.: Optimization of mechanisms using direct differentiation and a multipoint approximation method. Engineering Optimization, vol. 31, pp. 141-160, 1998. ISSN 0305-215X
  28. Markine, V.L.; Meijers, P.; Meijaard, J.P.; Toropov, V.V. Optimization of a production assembly process using multipoint approximation method. Design Optimization: International Journal for Product & Process Improvement, vol. 1, pp. 265-280, 1999, ISSN 1463-5801
  29. van Keulen, F., Toropov, V.V. The multipoint approximation method in a parallel computing environment. ZAMM, vol. 79, supp. 1., pp. 67-70, 1999. ISSN 0044-2267
  30. Toropov, V.V.; Alvarez, L.F. Application of genetic programming and multipoint approximations to optimization problems with random noise. ZAMM, vol. 79, supp. 3., pp. 839-840, 1999. ISSN 0044-2267
  31. Javadi, A.A.; Farmani, R.; Toropov, V.V.; Snee, C.P.M. Identification of parameters for air permeability of shotcrete tunnel lining using a genetic algorithm. Computers and Geotechnics, vol. 25, pp. 1-24, 1999, ISSN 0266-352X

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Books and Book Chapters

  1. Malkov V.P., Toropov V.V. An algorithm of iterative constrained minimization. Computer- Aided Optimal Structural Design, pp. 105 - 112, 1977, USSR (in Russian)
  2. Toropov V.V. Simulation approach to structural optimization. Gorky University Press, 100 p., 1988, USSR (in Russian)
  3. Malkov V.P., Toropov V.V. Simulation approach to structural optimization using design sensitivity analysis. In: Eschenauer, H.A.; Mattheck, C.; Olhoff, N. (eds.), Lecture Notes in Engineering, 63, Engineering Optimization in Design Processes, pp. 225-231, Springer-Verlag, 1991. ISBN 3-540-53589- 6
  4. Toropov V.V. Multipoint approximation method in optimization problems with expensive function values. In: Sydow, A. (ed.) Computational Systems Analysis 1992, pp. 207-212, Elsevier, 1992. ISBN 0- 444-89780-1
  5. Toropov, V.V.: Multipoint approximation method for structural optimization problems with noisy function values. In: K. Marti, P. Kall (eds.), Stochastic Programming. Numerical Techniques and Engineering Applications. Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems 423, pp. 109-122, Springer-Verlag, 1995. ISBN 3-540-58996-1
  6. Yoshida, F,; Urabe, M; Toropov, V.V.: Identification of material parameters in constitutive model for sheet metals from cyclic bending tests. In: Abe, T., Tsuta, T. (eds.), Advances in Engineering Plasticity and its Applications, pp. 271-276, Pergamon, 1996. ISBN 008 042824X
  7. Toropov, V.V. (ed.), Engineering Design Optimization: Product and Process Improvement. Proc. of 1st ASMO UK / ISSMO Conf. on Engineering Design Optimization, Ilkley, July 8-9, 1999, 388 p., MCB University Press, 1999. ISBN 0-86176-650-4

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Conference Proceedings

  1. Malkov V.P., Pautov A.N., Tolkachev I..N., Toropov V.V. Optimal design of thin-walled space structures with stress and buckling constraints. Proceedings of the All-Union Conference on Modern Methods and Algorithms of Structural Analysis and Design, vol.2, Tallinn, 1979, Estonia (in Russian)
  2. Pautov A.N., Toropov V.V. Mass optimization of axisymmetric shells with stress and buckling constraints. Proceedings of 5th All-Union Congress on Theoreticall and Applied Mechanics. Alma- Ata, 1981, Kazakhstan (in Russian)
  3. Malkov V.P., Pautov A.N., Toropov V.V. Optimum design of axisymmetric shells under hydrostatic loading with stress and buckling constraints. Proceedings of the 8th conference on Damage Detection and Reliability of Offshore Structures, Vladivostok, 1981, USSR (in Russian)
  4. Malkov V.P., Toropov V.V., Filatov A.N. Iterative simulation modelling for the optimization of deformable systems. Proceedings of the Conference on Optimization of Structures with Dynamic Loading, pp. 51-54, 1982, Tartu University, Tartu, Estonia (in Russian)
  5. Malkov V.P., Toropov V.V., Filatov A.N. Simulation approach to optimization of shell structures. - Proceedings of the XIII-th Conference on Shells and Plates, vol.4, pp.7-12, Tallinn, 1983, USSR (in Russian)
  6. Toropov V.V., Chugunov M.V. Efficient material distribution in shell structures with stress and vibration constraints. Proceedings of Conference on Numerical Simulation of Physical and Mechanical Problems of Structural Analysis. Gorky, 1983, USSR (in Russian)
  7. Kotsai A.L., Panov V.A., Rysin V.M., Toropov V.V. Optimal design of thin-walled equipment in energetics taking into account the type of the stress state. Proceedings of 1st conference on Problems of Weight Reduction of Load-bearing Structures. Gorky, 1985, USSR (in Russian)
  8. Toropov V.V. Simulation approach to optimization of load-bearing structures. Proceedings of 1st conference on Problems of Weight Reduction of Load-bearing Structures. Gorky, 1985, USSR (in Russian)
  9. Malkov V.P., Toropov V.V. Interactive simulation system of complex engineering structures design. - Methodology of Computer-Aided Design, Proceedings of the 6-th All-Union Conference on Computer-Aided Design, v. 2, pp. 29-31, Tallinn, Estonia, 1985 (in Russian).
  10. Malkov V.P., Toropov V.V., Chugunov M.V. Synthesis of optimal shape of axisymmetric shells. Proceedings of the 5th conference on Mechanical Systems Control, Kazan, 1985 USSR (in Russian)
  11. Polynkin A.A., Toropov V.V., Filatov A.A. Complex systems optimization using the simulation system. Proceedings of the Seminar on Computer applications in Ecology, Economy, Medicine. Gorky, 1986, USSR (in Russian)
  12. Toropov V.V. Constraint function approximation in optimization of thin-walled structures using the simulation approach. Proceedings of the 6th All-Union Conference on Theoretical Foundations and Development of Numerical Algorithms in Mathematical Physics. Gorky, 1986, USSR (in Russian)
  13. Malkov V.P., Toropov V.V., Chugunov M.A. Simulation approach to optimization of thin- walled structures with stress, stability, vibration and flutter constraints. - Proceedings of the XIVth All-Union Conference on Shells and Plates, vol.2, pp. 187-191, 1987, Kutaisi, USSR (in Russian)
  14. Prokofiev Yu.V., Toropov V.V. Geometry visualization module of the interactive system of analysis and optimal design "Axisymmetric Shells"- Proc. of the 2nd All-Union Conference on Numerical Simulation in Physics and Mechanics, Gorky University, 1987, pp. 167-168, USSR (in Russian)
  15. Malkov V.P., Prokofiev Yu.V., Toropov V.V., Chugunov M.V. Computer-aided design of axisymmetric shells. Proceedings of the 10th conference on Damage Detection and Reliability of Offshore Structures, Vladivostok, 1987, USSR (in Russian)
  16. Groudzinsky A.O., Kibets Yu.I., Toropov V.V., Shnepova O.E. CAD systems on personal computers for research and education. Proceedings of Conference on the Use of Computers in Teaching Process. Riga, 1987, Latvia (in Russian)
  17. Groudzinsky A.O., Toropov V.V., Shnepova O.E. Object-oriented CAD system on personal computers. Proceedings of the Conference on Current Problems of Informatics, Computer Science and Automation. Gorky, 1988, USSR (in Russian)
  18. Toropov V.V., Polynkin A.A. Simulation system of structural optimization. Proceedings of 2nd conference on Problems of Weight Reduction of Load-bearing Structures. Gorky, 1989, USSR (in Russian)
  19. Polynkin A.A., Toropov V.V., Filatov A.A. Optimization of non-regular thin-walled structures based on sensitivity analysis and simulation approach. Proceedings of 3rd conference on Mechanics of Nonhomogeneous Structures. Vol. 2. Lvov, 1991, Ukraine, 1991 (in Russian)
  20. Toropov V.V., van der Giessen E. Parameter identification for nonlinear constitutive models: Finite Element Simulation - Optimization - Nontrivial experiments. In: Optimal Design with Advanced Materials, The Frithiof Niordson volume. Proc. of the IUTAM Symposium, Lyngby, Denmark, 18-20 August 1992. P. Pedersen (ed.), 113-130, Elsevier, 1993. ISBN 0-444-89869-7
  21. Toropov, V.V.: Multipoint approximation method for structural optimization and identification. In: J. Herskovits (ed.), Proc. of Structural Optimization 93. The World Congress on Optimal Design of Structural Systems, Rio de Janeiro, August 1993, vol. 1, pp. 57-64, 1993
  22. Polynkin, A.A.; van Keulen, F.; Toropov, V.V.: Optimization of geometrically nonlinear shells. 3rd World Congress on Computational Mechanics, Chiba (Japan), August 1-5, 1994. Extended abstracts. Vol. 2, pp. 1076-1077, 1994
  23. Markine, V.L.; Meijers, P.; Meijaard, J.P.; Toropov, V.V. Multilevel optimization of the dynamic behaviour of a linear mechanical system with multipoint approximation. In: Abstracts, 5th IUTAM School on Mechanics, Aalborg, Denmark, August 15-19, 1994
  24. Toropov, V.V.; van Keulen, F.; Polynkine, A.A.: Optimization of geometrically nonlinear shell structures using multi-meshing and adaptivity. 5th AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Panama City (FL), September 7-9, 1994. Technical Papers, Vol.2, pp. 995-1005, 1994
  25. Toropov, V.V.; Carlsen, H.: Optimization of Stirling engine performance based on multipoint approximation technique. In: Gilmore, B.J. et al (eds.), Advances in Design Automation 1994, Vol. 2, Robust Design Applications, Decomposition and Design Optimization, Optimization Tools and Applications. 20th Design Automation Conference, Minneapolis, September 11-14, 1994, pp.531-536, 1994. ISBN 0-7918-1283-9
  26. Toropov, V.V.; Markin, V.L.; Carlsen, H.: Discrete structural optimization based on multipopint explicit approximations. In: W. Gutkowski, J. Bauer (eds.), Discrete Structural Optimization, Proc. of IUTAM Symposium on Discrete Structural Optimization, Zakopane, Poland, August 31-September 3, 1993, pp.98-107, Springer-Verlag, 1994. ISBN 3-540-57719-X
  27. Toropov, V.V., van Keulen, F., Markine, V.L.: Structural optimization in the presence of numerical noise. Extended abstracts of The First World Congress of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, Goslar, Germany, May-June 1995
  28. Markine, V.L.; Meijers, P.; Toropov, V.V.; Meijaard, J.P.: Multilevel optimization of the dynamic behaviour of mechanical systems. Proceedings of Int. Forum on Aeroelasticity and Structural Dynamics 1995, Manchester, June 1995, pp. 31.1-31.8, Royal Aeronautical Soc., 1995. ISBN 1 85768 086 3
  29. Markine, V.L.; Meijers, P.; Meijaard, J.P.; Toropov, V.V.: Optimization of the dynamic response of linear mechanical systems using a multipoint approximation technique. In: D. Bestle, W. Schiehlen (eds.), Proceedings of IUTAM Symposium on Optimization of Mechanical Systems, Stuttgart, March 1995, pp. 189-196, Kluwer, 1996. ISBN 0-7923-3830-8
  30. van Keulen, F., Toropov, V.V.; Polynkine, A.A.: Shape optimization strategies using the multi-point approximation method and adaptive mesh refinement. N. Olhoff, G.I. Rozvany (eds.). Proceedings of The First World Congress of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, Goslar, Germany, May 1995, pp. 67 - 74, Pergamon, 1995. ISBN 0 08 042267
  31. Toropov, V.V.; van der Giessen, E.; Yoshida, F.: Material parameter identification based on nontrivial experiments, numerical simulation and optimization. In: M.I. Friswell, J.E. Mottershead (eds.). Proceedings of Int. Conf. on Identification in Engineering Systems, Swansea, March 1996, pp. 328-337. The Cromwell Press Ltd. ISBN 0 860 76136 3
  32. Toropov, V.V.; Alvarez, L.F.; Markine, V.L.; Slow, T.M.: Graphical visualization tool for the IMOPT structural optimal design package. 2nd East-West Conference on Information Technology on Design, 1-5 July 1996, Moscow, pp. 284-299
  33. Markine, V.L.; Meijers, P.; Meijaard, J.P.; Toropov, V.V.: Optimization of nonlinear dynamic mechanical systems using multi-point approximation method. Paper GI-2, XIX International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, 25-31 August 1996, Kyoto. Abstracts, p. 431, Kyoto, 1996
  34. Toropov, V.V.; van Keulen, F.: Structural optimization based on multi-point approximations and adaptive mesh refinement. Paper HH-2, XIX International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, 25-31 August 1996, Kyoto. Abstracts, p. 459, Kyoto, 1996
  35. van Keulen, F.; Toropov, V.V.; Markine, V.L.: Recent refinements in the multi-point approximation method in conjunction with adaptive mesh refinement. In: McCarthy, J.M. (ed.), Proc. ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers in Engineering Conference, August 18-22 1996, Irvine CA, 96-DETC/DAC-1451, 12 p., ISBN 0-7918-1232-4
  36. Toropov, V.V.; van Keulen, F.; Markine, V.L.; de Boer, H.: Refinements in the multi-point approximation method to reduce the effects of noisy responses. 6th AIAA/NASA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Bellevue WA, September 4-6 1996, Part 2, pp. 941-951 ISBN 1-56347-218-X
  37. Toropov, V.V.; Markine, V.L.: The use of simplified numerical models as mid-range approximations. 6th AIAA/NASA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Bellevue WA, September 4-6 1996, Part 2, pp. 952-958 ISBN 1-56347-218-X
  38. Toropov, V.V.; Markine, V.L.; Meijers, P.; Meijaard, J.P. Optimization of dynamic systems using multipoint approximations and simplified numerical models. Gutkowski, W., Mroz, Z. (eds.), Proceedings of 2nd World Congress of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, Zakopane, Poland, May 1997, vol. 2, pp. 613-618, Polish Academy of Sciences, 1997. ISBN 83-905454-7-0
  39. Ravaii, H.; Toropov, V.V.; Horoshenkov, K.V. Structural damage recognition based on optimization techniques. Gutkowski, W., Mroz, Z. (eds.), Proceedings of 2nd World Congress of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, Zakopane, Poland, May 1997, vol. 1, pp. 299-304, Polish Academy of Sciences, 1997. ISBN 83-905454-7-0
  40. Toropov, V.V.; Garrity, S.W.; Kapustin, S.A.; Turovtsev, G.V. Stress state dependent constitutive modelling of structural masonry. Abstracts of 3rd Euromech Solid Mechanics Conference, Stockholm, p. 183, August 1997
  41. Toropov, V.V.; Garrity, S.W.; Turovtsev, G.V. A constitutive model for structural masonry. Proceedings of 11th IB2MaC (Int. Brick and Block Masonry Conf.), Shanghai, PR China, pp. 1279-1289, October 1997
  42. Toropov, V.V.; van der Giessen, E.; Yoshida, F. Material parameter identification for large deformation plasticity models. Sol, H.; Oomens, C.W.J. (eds.), Proceedings of Euromech 357 Colloquium, Kerkrade, The Netherlands, April 1997, pp. 81-92, Kluwer, 1997. ISBN 0-7923-4779-X
  43. Mahfouz, S.Y.; Toropov, V.V.; Westbrook, R.K. Optimum design of steelwork using a genetic algorithm. Parmee, I.C. (ed.), Adaptive Computing in Design and Manufacture, Poster proc. 3rd Int. Conf., Dartington, April 21-23, 1998, pp. 13-16, PEDC, 1998
  44. Toropov, V.V.; Alvarez, L.F. Creation of multipoint approximations using genetic programming. Parmee, I.C. (ed.), Adaptive Computing in Design and Manufacture, Poster proc. 3rd Int. Conf., Dartington, April 21-23, 1998, pp. 21-24, PEDC, 1998
  45. Toropov, V.V.; Garrity, S.W. Material parameter identification for masonry constitutive models. Proc. 8th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Alberta, Canada, May 31 - June 2, 1998, pp. 551-562. ISBN 0-9683859-0-7
  46. Toropov, V.V.; Alvarez, L.F. Application of genetic programming to the choice of a structure of multipoint approximations. 1st ISSMO/NASA Internet Conf. on Approximations and Fast Reanalysis in Engineering Optimization, June 14-27, 1998. Published on a CD ROM by ISSMO/NASA/AIAA
  47. van Keulen, F., Toropov, V.V. Multipoint approximations for structural optimization problems with noisy response functions. 1st ISSMO/NASA Internet Conf. on Approximations and Fast Reanalysis in Engineering Optimization, June 14-27, 1998. Published on a CD ROM by ISSMO/NASA/AIAA. Abstract is available here.
  48. Toropov, V.V.; Markine, V.L. Use of simplified numerical models as approximations: Application to a dynamic optimal design problem. 1st ISSMO/NASA Internet Conf. on Approximations and Fast Reanalysis in Engineering Optimization, June 14-27, 1998. Published on a CD ROM by ISSMO/NASA/AIAA
  49. Toropov, V.V.; Alvarez, L.F. Application of Genetic Programming to the choice of a structure of global approximations. Proc. 3rd Annual Genetic Programming Conference, Madison, Wisconsin, July 22-25, 1998, pp. 387-390, Morgan Kaufman Publishers, 1998. ISBN 1-55860-548-7
  50. Ravaii, H.; Toropov, V.V.; Horoshenkov, K.V. Mixed numerical-experimental damage recognition in steel structures. Allison, I.M. (ed.), Experimental Mechanics. Advances in Design, Testing and Analysis. Proc. 11th Int. Conf. on Experimental Mechanics, Oxford, August 24-28, 1998, vol. 1, pp. 77-82, A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, 1998. ISBN 90 5809 0140
  51. Yoshida, F.; Urabe, M.; Toropov, V.V. Identification of mechanical properties of individual component layers in a bimetallic sheet Allison, I.M. (ed.), Experimental Mechanics. Advances in Design, Testing and Analysis. Proc. 11th Int. Conf. on Experimental Mechanics, Oxford, August 24-28, 1998, vol. 2, pp. 927-932, A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, 1998. ISBN 90 5809 0140
  52. Toropov, V.V.; Alvarez, L.F. Approximation model building for design optimization using genetic programming methodology. Paper AIAA-98-4769, 7th AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symp. on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, St. Louis (USA), September 2-4, 1998, part 1, pp. 490-498, AIAA, 1998. ISBN 1-56347-273-2
  53. Markine, V.L.; Esveld, C.; Kok, A.W.M.; de Man, A.P.; Toropov, V.V. Optimization of a high-speed railway track using multipoint approximation method. Paper AIAA-98-4980, 7th AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symp. on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, St. Louis (USA), September 2-4, 1998, part 2, pp. 1328-1331, AIAA, 1998. ISBN 1-56347-273-2
  54. Markine, V.L.; Meijers, P.; Toropov, V.V. Optimization of workspace of a manipulator for a flight simulator using multipoint approximation method. Paper AIAA-98-4955, 7th AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symp. on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, St. Louis (USA), September 2-4, 1998, part 3, pp. 1922-1932, AIAA, 1998. ISBN 1-56347-273-2
  55. Mahfouz, S.Y.; Toropov, V.V.; Westbrook, R.K. Improvements in the performance of a genetic algorithm: Applications to steelwork optimum design. Paper AIAA-98-4966, 7th AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symp. on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, St. Louis (USA), September 2-4, 1998, part 3, pp. 2037-2045, AIAA, 1998. ISBN 1-56347-273-2
  56. Toropov, V.V.; Alvarez, L.F. Application of genetic programming and response surface methodology to optimization and inverse problems. In: M. Tanaka, G.S. Dulikravich (eds.), Inverse Problems in Engineering Mechanics. Proc. Int. Symposium, Nagano City, Japan, March 24-27, 1998, pp. 551-560, Elsevier, 1998. ISBN 0-08-043319-7
  57. Yoshida, F.; Urabe, M.; Toropov, V.V. Identification of mechanical properties of component layers in a bimetallic sheet by a mixed experimental-numerical approach. In: M. Tanaka, G.S. Dulikravich (eds.), Inverse Problems in Engineering Mechanics. Proc. Int. Symposium, Nagano City, Japan, March 24-27, 1998, pp. 243-252, Elsevier, 1998. ISBN 0-08-043319-7
  58. Ravaii, H.; Toropov, V.V.; Mahfouz, S.Y. Application of a genetic algorithm and derivative-based techniques to identification of damage in steel structures. In: M. Tanaka, G.S. Dulikravich (eds.), Inverse Problems in Engineering Mechanics. Proc. Int. Symposium, Nagano City, Japan, March 24-27, 1998, pp. 571-580, Elsevier, 1998. ISBN 0-08-043319-7
  59. Toropov, V.V.; Alvarez, L.F.; Ravaii, H. Recognition of damage in steel structures using genetic programming methodology. In: M.I. Friswell, J.E. Mottershead, A.W. Lees (eds.), Proc. 2nd International Conf. on Identification in Engineering Systems, Swansea, March 29-31, 1999, pp. 382-391, The Cromwell Press Ltd, 1999. ISBN 0 86076 158 4
  60. Yoshida, F.; Toropov, V.V.; Kyogoku, H.; Sakuma, T. Identification of material parameters of Ti-Ni shape memory alloy. In: M.I. Friswell, J.E. Mottershead, A.W. Lees (eds.), Proc. 2nd International Conf. on Identification in Engineering Systems, Swansea, March 29-31, 1999, pp. 150-159, The Cromwell Press Ltd, 1999. ISBN 0 86076 158 4
  61. Chapman, B.C.; Alqedra, M.A.; Toropov, V.V. Validation of three-dimensional model of steel portal framed structure. In: M.I. Friswell, J.E. Mottershead, A.W. Lees (eds.), Proc. 2nd International Conf. on Identification in Engineering Systems, Swansea, March 29-31, 1999, pp. 261-270, The Cromwell Press Ltd, 1999. ISBN 0 86076 158 4
  62. Toropov, V.V.; van Keulen, F.; Markine, V.L.; Alvarez, L.F. Multipoint approximations based on response surface fitting: a summary of recent developments. In: V.V. Toropov (ed.), Proc. of 1st ASMO UK / ISSMO Conf. on Engineering Design Optimization, Ilkley, July 8-9, 1999, pp. 371-380, MCB University Press, 1999. ISBN 0-86176-650-4
  63. Chugunov, M.V.; Malkov, V.P.; Batrakov, E.N.; Toropov, V.V. Optimization of axisymmetric shells for flutter. In: V.V. Toropov (ed.), Proc. of 1st ASMO UK / ISSMO Conf. on Engineering Design Optimization, Ilkley, July 8-9, 1999, pp. 119-125, MCB University Press, 1999. ISBN 0-86176-650-4

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Selected Research Reports

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Seminar Presentations and Talks Given at Conferences but not Published (from 1988 to date)

  1. Seminar of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Aalborg University, Denmark, May 1988. Explicit approximation techniques in structural optimization.
  2. Seminar of the Danish Center for Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, The Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark, June 1988. Simulation approach to structural optimization.
  3. Seminar of the Danish Center for Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, The Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark, August 1990. Simulation approach to structural optimization using design sensitivity analysis.
  4. Seminar of the Laboratory for Energetics, The Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark, August 1991. Multipoint explicit approximation techniques for the nonlinear mathematical programming problems with computationally expensive and noisy functions.
  5. NATO/DFG Advanced Study Institute "Optimization of Large Structural Systems", Berchtesgaden, Germany, September - October 1991. Multiparameter structural optimization using FEM and multipoint explicit approximations.
  6. Seminar of the Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering, Takushoku University of Tokyo, Japan, December 1991. Optimization techniques in CAD systems.
  7. Seminar of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Doshisha University of Kyoto, Japan, December 1991. Approximation techniques in structural optimization.
  8. Seminar of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hiroshima University, Japan, December 1991. Optimization of structural elements with material properties beyond the elastic range.
  9. Seminar of the Precision and Intelligence Laboratory, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, December 1991. Nonlinear mathematical programming techniques for the problems with computationally expensive and noisy functions.
  10. Seminar of the Laboratory for Engineering Mechanics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands, March 1992. Structural optimization using FEM and multipoint explicit approximations.
  11. Colloquium on Mechanics and Applied Mathematics, Siegen University, Germany, February 1994. Srtructural optimization with noisy functions.
  12. 5th IUTAM School on Mechanics, Aalborg, Denmark, 15-19 August 1994. Multilevel optimization of linear dynamic behaviour with multipoint approximation.
  13. Research Seminar, Department of Mathematics, University of Bradford, February 1995. Structural optimisation in the presence of numerical noise.
  14. Mechanics Colloquium, Cambridge University Engineering Department, March 1995. Structural optimisation and identification based on multipoint approximation method.
  15. Research Seminar, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Swansea, July 1995. Structural shape optimisation in the presence of numerically induced noise.
  16. Symposium on Structural Optimization in the Netherlands. Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands, November 1995. Optimization of mechanical systems using a multipoint approximation technique.
  17. Symposium on Structural Optimization in the Netherlands. Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands, November 1995. Shape optimization in conjunction with AMR.
  18. Research Seminar, Faculty of Engineering, University of Hiroshima, December 1995. Identification of material parameters for a large deformation plasticity constitutive model.
  19. Research Seminar of Japan Society of Technology of Plasticity, Kudamatsu, Japan, December 1995. Identification of material parameters for large deformation plasticity constitutive models.
  20. Research Seminar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tokyo Science University, January 1996. Material parameter identification based on nontrivial experiments, numerical simulation and optimization.
  21. Euromech Colloquium 345, Liverpool, April 1996. Optimization of mechanical dynamic systems using a multipoint approximation method.
  22. 3rd GAMM/IFIP Workshop on Stochastic Optimization, Munich, June 1996. Structural optimization with adaptive mesh refinement: How to deal with numerical noise?
  23. NAFEMS Design and Research Awareness Seminar on Optimization: Engineering Intuition, Mathematical Rigour and Benchmarks, 3 September 1996, Grantham. Multipoint approximations in structural optimization.
  24. Research seminar, Dipartimento di Ingegneria Strutturale, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, June 1997. Material parameter identification for large deformation plasticity models.
  25. International Symposium on Continuum Mechanics Models, Zhukovsky, Russia, August 1997. Modelling of the deformation and failure processes in structural masonry.
  26. Seminar of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hiroshima University, Japan, April 1998. Design Optimization using Genetic Algorithms.
  27. Seminar of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hiroshima University, Japan, April 1998. Empirical model building using Genetic Programming methodology.
  28. Research seminar at Design Technology division, Rolls-Royce, Derby, November 1998. Use of approximation techniques and genetic programming for design optimization.
  29. Research seminar at Sowerby Research Centre, British Aerospace (Operations) Ltd., Filton, November 1998. Global and mid-range approximations for design optimization.
  30. Research seminar of Computing Laboratory, Oxford University, January 1999. Approximation techniques for design optimization problems with computationally expensive and noisy functions of domain-dependent calculability.
  31. Research seminar at the Department of Civil Engineering, Tabriz University (Iran), November 1999. Novel approximation techniques for design optimization.
  32. Research seminar at the Faculty of Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology (Tehran), November 1999. Global and mid-range approximations for design optimization.
  33. Research seminar at the Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering, Sheffield University, December 1999. Use of approximation techniques and genetic programming for design optimization.

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