On implementation of subdomain oriented topology optimization into structure retrofitting

Nowadays, restoration processes have ability to enjoy the benefits of all innovations proposed in science and engineering. In what follows up-to-date retrofit designs can be obtained based on efficient numerical methods, including optimization ones. This paper is focused on one of the new concepts, namely implementation of topology optimization into retrofitting of structures suffering from the effects of structural damage and material degradation. Topology optimization allows to obtain stiffer, lighter and cheaper constructions preserving their aesthetic value by developing new, original shapes of strengthening.