We consider shape and topological optimization problems for thermoelasticity. A model of thermoelasticity problem is first proposed before presenting the models for which a mathematical analysis will be provided. Under mild conditions, we establish shape and topological derivative results using the minmax method with constrained partial differential equations from the model in the stationary case.
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