We review some features of topology optimization with a lower bound on the
critical load factor, as computed by linearized buckling analysis. The change
of the optimized design, the competition between stiffness and stability
requirements and the activation of several buckling modes, depending on the
value of such lower bound, are studied. We also discuss some specific issues
which are of particular interest for this problem, as the use of non-conforming
finite elements for the analysis, the use of inconsistent sensitivities in the
optimization and the replacement of the single eigenvalue constraints with an
aggregated measure. We discuss the influence of these practices on the
optimization result, giving some recommendations.Comment: 15 pages, 12 figures, 2 table
