Modified element stacking method for multi-material topology optimization with anisotropic materials
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DOI: 10.1007/s00158-019-02372-x
Abstract: This article presents a modified element stacking method for anisotropic multi-material topology optimization. This method can transform standard multi-material topology optimization formulations into a series of equivalent single-material topology optimization ones to overcome the various… read more here.
Keywords: material topology; topology; topology optimization; optimization ... See more keywords
Model-based, multi-material topology optimization taking into account cost and manufacturability
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DOI: 10.1007/s00158-020-02641-0
Abstract: Multi-material topology optimization has become a popular design optimization discipline since it allows to go a step further in topology optimization of the design of lightweight components and structures. However, it also presents additional challenges… read more here.
Keywords: material topology; topology; topology optimization; optimization ... See more keywords
Multi-material Topology Optimization Method Based on Global Search by Combinatorial Optimization and Local Search by Variable Design Region Method
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3182502
Abstract: This paper presents a novel multi-material topology optimization method for electric motors. In the proposed method, the search process is divided into two steps. First, combinatorial optimization is conducted, wherein two different types of motors… read more here.
Keywords: topology; method; material topology; multi material ... See more keywords
Multi-material topology optimization for automotive design problems
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DOI: 10.1177/0954407017737901
Abstract: The algorithms for multi-material topology optimization were developed to solve compliance-minimization problems and applied to engineering problems in automotive concepts and lightweight design. Two small-scale problems of a long cantilever and a control arm were… read more here.
Keywords: material topology; topology; topology optimization; optimization ... See more keywords