An isogeometric approach to topology optimization of spatially graded hierarchical structures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2019.111171
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents an isogeometric approach to topology optimization of spatially graded hierarchical structures, which are assumed to be consisted of identical or spatially varying substructures. In this work, the isogeometric analysis (IGA) is… read more here.
Keywords: topology optimization; topology; isogeometric approach; spatially graded ... See more keywords
Hot-spot thermal management by phase change materials enhanced by spatially graded metal meshes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2019.119153
Abstract: Abstract Graded mesh inserts that spatially enhance the thermal conductivity of phase change materials (PCM) are optimized to minimize the time averaged thermal resistance between the heat source and the melt-front, to improve heat dissipation… read more here.
Keywords: change materials; spatially graded; phase change; heat ... See more keywords
Computational modeling of the effective properties of spatially graded composites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2018.06.029
Abstract: Abstract In the present study, finite element- and representative volume element (RVE)-based models for estimation of the effective elastic, thermal, and thermoelastic properties of the multi-phase spatially graded particulate composites have been developed. Efficient particle… read more here.
Keywords: properties spatially; spatially graded; modeling effective; graded composites ... See more keywords
Thermostructural Response of a Spatially Graded Metal-Ceramic Composite Panel Subjected to High-Speed Flight Loads
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DOI: 10.1061/(asce)as.1943-5525.0000990
Abstract: AbstractThe response of a thermally and mechanically loaded metal-ceramic spatially graded composite structural panel is considered. The load profiles that are representative of in-flight high-spee... read more here.
Keywords: thermostructural response; panel; flight; spatially graded ... See more keywords