Design framework for multifunctional additive manufacturing: coupled optimization strategy for structures with embedded functional systems
The driver for this research is the development of multi-material additive manufacturing processes that provide the potential for multi-functional parts to be manufactured in a single operation. In order to exploit the potential benefits of this emergent technology, new design, analysis and optimiza...
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| author | Panesar, Ajit Ashcroft, Ian Brackett, David Wildman, Ricky D. Hague, Richard |
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| description | The driver for this research is the development of multi-material additive manufacturing processes that provide the potential for multi-functional parts to be manufactured in a single operation. In order to exploit the potential benefits of this emergent technology, new design, analysis and optimization methods are needed. This paper presents a method that enables in the optimization of a multifunctional part by coupling both the system and structural design aspects. This is achieved by incorporating the effects of a system, comprised of a number of connected functional components, on the structural response of a part within a structural topology optimization procedure. The potential of the proposed method is demonstrated by performing a coupled optimization on a cantilever plate with integrated components and circuitry. The results demonstrate that the method is capable of designing an optimized multifunctional part in which both the structural and system requirements are considered. |
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| spelling | nottingham-436162020-05-04T19:56:22Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/43616/ Design framework for multifunctional additive manufacturing: coupled optimization strategy for structures with embedded functional systems Panesar, Ajit Ashcroft, Ian Brackett, David Wildman, Ricky D. Hague, Richard The driver for this research is the development of multi-material additive manufacturing processes that provide the potential for multi-functional parts to be manufactured in a single operation. In order to exploit the potential benefits of this emergent technology, new design, analysis and optimization methods are needed. This paper presents a method that enables in the optimization of a multifunctional part by coupling both the system and structural design aspects. This is achieved by incorporating the effects of a system, comprised of a number of connected functional components, on the structural response of a part within a structural topology optimization procedure. The potential of the proposed method is demonstrated by performing a coupled optimization on a cantilever plate with integrated components and circuitry. The results demonstrate that the method is capable of designing an optimized multifunctional part in which both the structural and system requirements are considered. Elsevier 2017-08 Article PeerReviewed Panesar, Ajit, Ashcroft, Ian, Brackett, David, Wildman, Ricky D. and Hague, Richard (2017) Design framework for multifunctional additive manufacturing: coupled optimization strategy for structures with embedded functional systems. Additive Manufacturing, 16 . pp. 98-106. ISSN 2214-8604 Optimization; Additive manufacturing; Multi-functional; Computational methods http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214860416302998 doi:10.1016/j.addma.2017.05.009 doi:10.1016/j.addma.2017.05.009 |
| spellingShingle | Optimization; Additive manufacturing; Multi-functional; Computational methods Panesar, Ajit Ashcroft, Ian Brackett, David Wildman, Ricky D. Hague, Richard Design framework for multifunctional additive manufacturing: coupled optimization strategy for structures with embedded functional systems |
| title | Design framework for multifunctional additive manufacturing: coupled optimization strategy for structures with embedded functional systems |
| title_full | Design framework for multifunctional additive manufacturing: coupled optimization strategy for structures with embedded functional systems |
| title_fullStr | Design framework for multifunctional additive manufacturing: coupled optimization strategy for structures with embedded functional systems |
| title_full_unstemmed | Design framework for multifunctional additive manufacturing: coupled optimization strategy for structures with embedded functional systems |
| title_short | Design framework for multifunctional additive manufacturing: coupled optimization strategy for structures with embedded functional systems |
| title_sort | design framework for multifunctional additive manufacturing: coupled optimization strategy for structures with embedded functional systems |
| topic | Optimization; Additive manufacturing; Multi-functional; Computational methods |
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