Review of topology optimisation refinement processes for sheet metal manufacturing in the automotive industry
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DOI: 10.1007/s00158-017-1876-0
Abstract: Topology optimisation is a process that is becoming increasingly reliable and necessary in the pursuit of highly efficient components comprising of low mass with a high structural performance. These components are typically mass-produced on a… read more here.
Keywords: industry; review topology; topology; sheet metal ... See more keywords
Density-based topology optimisation considering nonlinear electromechanics
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DOI: 10.1007/s00158-021-02886-3
Abstract: This work presents a first numerical study for the density-based topology optimisation in the challenging and scarcely explored context of nonlinear electromechanics, focusing on electro-active polymers, capable of undergoing large electrically induced deformations. This paper… read more here.
Keywords: topology optimisation; nonlinear electromechanics; density based; based topology ... See more keywords
A novel formulation for the explicit discretisation of evolving boundaries with application to topology optimisation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cma.2020.113077
Abstract: Abstract Evolving boundaries are an intrinsic part of many physical processes and numerical methods. Most efforts to model evolving boundaries rely on implicit schemes, such as the level-set method (LSM). LSM provides the means to… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; formulation; topology; explicit ... See more keywords
Topology Optimisation of Adhesive Joints Using Non-Parametric Methods
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2017.11.003
Abstract: Abstract This research investigates the applicability of non-parametric structural optimisation algorithms for the optimisation of structural adhesive joints. Three types of adhesive joint; single lap, double lap and double lap strap, were used for the… read more here.
Keywords: topology; non parametric; adhesive joints; optimisation ... See more keywords
Thermal enhancement of fin and tube heat exchanger with guiding channels and topology optimisation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2018.08.093
Abstract: Abstract As the air-side heat transfer is controlling the efficiency of fin and tube heat exchangers (FTHX), the thermal enhancement of FTHX relies more on the air-side. A theoretical model of the baseline FTHX is… read more here.
Keywords: fin; air side; topology; heat ... See more keywords
Topology optimisation of bridge input structures with maximal amplification for design of flexure mechanisms
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2017.12.017
Abstract: Abstract Bridge structures are one of the two most common design elements for providing input from stroke-limited piezoelectric actuators to flexure based mechanisms for micro/nano positioning and manipulation. However, the amplification achieved by such structures… read more here.
Keywords: bridge; input; topology; geometry ... See more keywords
The economics of additive manufacturing and topology optimisation – a case analysis of the electric scooter
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DOI: 10.1080/09544828.2023.2205808
Abstract: This article describes the process of topology optimisation (TO) of three components of an electric scooter, namely the neck, platform, and suspension bracket. We use these example parts to investigate the additive manufacturing (AM) workflow,… read more here.
Keywords: topology; economics; topology optimisation; analysis ... See more keywords
Structural analysis and topology optimisation of an aftercooler cover for weight reduction in off-highway engine application
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DOI: 10.1504/ijpt.2018.10011448
Abstract: It is endeavoured to gain design direction by use of computational topology optimisation methods on off-highway engines to improve fuel economy and costs to the service provider via weight reductions. Most published studies are focused… read more here.
Keywords: aftercooler cover; topology; highway; topology optimisation ... See more keywords
Topology Optimisation in Structural Steel Design for Additive Manufacturing
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DOI: 10.3390/app11052112
Abstract: Topology Optimisation is a broad concept deemed to encapsulate different processes for computationally determining structural materials optimal layouts. Among such techniques, Discrete Optimisation has a consistent record in Civil and Structural Engineering. In contrast, the… read more here.
Keywords: steel; topology optimisation; topology; additive manufacturing ... See more keywords