Topology Optimization of Beam Structures with Various End andLoading Conditions
Topology optimization deals with optimum material (mass) distribution within a design domain to find optimal lay-out of a structure subjected to certain boundary and loading conditions. Topology optimization can be used to address conflicting requirements, such as light weight and high-strength/stif...
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| author | Woldemichael, Dereje Jiun, L. Sujan, D. |
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| description | Topology optimization deals with optimum material (mass) distribution within a design domain to find optimal lay-out of a structure subjected to certain boundary and loading conditions. Topology optimization can be used to address conflicting requirements, such as light weight and high-strength/stiffness design. In this paper, a simulation program to analyze topology optimization of beam structures with seven different end conditions and three types of loads (single point load, two point loads and uniformly distributed load) is developed using MATLAB code adapted from Sigmund’s 99 line topology optimization code. Furthermore, the program has been enhanced with a graphical user interface for ease of use. Using the developed system, it is possible to analyze the effect of different parameters. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-299332017-09-13T15:28:49Z Topology Optimization of Beam Structures with Various End andLoading Conditions Woldemichael, Dereje Jiun, L. Sujan, D. Topology Optimization Beam Structures SIMP Method Topology optimization deals with optimum material (mass) distribution within a design domain to find optimal lay-out of a structure subjected to certain boundary and loading conditions. Topology optimization can be used to address conflicting requirements, such as light weight and high-strength/stiffness design. In this paper, a simulation program to analyze topology optimization of beam structures with seven different end conditions and three types of loads (single point load, two point loads and uniformly distributed load) is developed using MATLAB code adapted from Sigmund’s 99 line topology optimization code. Furthermore, the program has been enhanced with a graphical user interface for ease of use. Using the developed system, it is possible to analyze the effect of different parameters. 2014 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/29933 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.465-466.22 Trans Tech Publications restricted |
| spellingShingle | Topology Optimization Beam Structures SIMP Method Woldemichael, Dereje Jiun, L. Sujan, D. Topology Optimization of Beam Structures with Various End andLoading Conditions |
| title | Topology Optimization of Beam Structures with Various End andLoading Conditions |
| title_full | Topology Optimization of Beam Structures with Various End andLoading Conditions |
| title_fullStr | Topology Optimization of Beam Structures with Various End andLoading Conditions |
| title_full_unstemmed | Topology Optimization of Beam Structures with Various End andLoading Conditions |
| title_short | Topology Optimization of Beam Structures with Various End andLoading Conditions |
| title_sort | topology optimization of beam structures with various end andloading conditions |
| topic | Topology Optimization Beam Structures SIMP Method |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/29933 |