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Preface<br />

The work collected in this thesis has been carried out during my employment at<br />

the Technical University of Denmark, Department of Mechanical Engineering in the<br />

period from September 2001 to February 2010.<br />

I am indebted to my colleague Ole Sigmund for suggesting to me to return to<br />

the scientific environment at the University and coming up with the initial idea to<br />

the project that started it all. Also I would like to give my sincere thanks to Jon<br />

Juel Thomsen who as my PhD-supervisor gave me my scientific upbringing and has<br />

continued to influence me through discussions and project cooperations.<br />

I would like to thank all the various members of the TopOpt group who has<br />

responded to many ideas and come up with many suggestions and comments in<br />

group meetings and at informal events.<br />

The staff and students at the section for Solid Mechanics have always provided a<br />

friendly and relaxed working atmosphere and have done their best to take my mind<br />

off scientific issues by engaging in lively conversations and discussions about daily<br />

life.<br />

Finally, I would like to thank the two girls in my life, Teresa and Jana, for always<br />

putting my work in the proper perspective.<br />

i<br />

Kgs. Lyngby, February 22, 2010<br />

Jakob Søndergaard Jensen

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