A level set topology optimization method using a biharmonic equation based on plate theory

2019 ◽  
Vol 60 (6) ◽  
pp. 2431-2459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Yaghmaei ◽  
Ali Ghoddosian
Author(s):  
Meisam Takalloozadeh ◽  
Krishnan Suresh

The objective of this paper is to demonstrate a topology optimization method subject to displacement and stress constraints. The method does not rely on pseudo-densities; instead it exploits the concept of topological level-set where ‘partial’ elements are avoided. Consequently: (1) the stresses are well-defined at all points within the evolving topology, and (2) the finite-element analysis is robust and efficient. Further, in the proposed method, a series of topologies of decreasing volume fractions are generated in a single optimization run. The method is illustrated through numerical experiments in 2D.


2013 ◽  
Vol 2013.23 (0) ◽  
pp. _1111-1_-_1111-8_
Author(s):  
Shintaro YAMASAKI ◽  
Atsushi KAWSMOTO ◽  
Tsuyoshi NOMURA ◽  
Kikuo FUJITA

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