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Non-intrusive polynomial chaos expansion for robust topology optimization of truss-like continuum under random loads
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Topology optimization of truss-like structures with bidirectional non-orthogonal materials based on mathematical programming
Topology optimization of structures composed of truss-like members has been shown to produce results that are very close to the theoretical solution. However, solving complex optimization problems based on the...
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Topology optimization for variable stiffness design of fiber-reinforced composites with bi-modulus materials
Fiber-reinforced composites show asymmetric performance under tension and compression, called bi-modulus constitutive relation. However, the non-smooth nature inherent in bi-modulus materials makes it particul...
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Topology optimization for truss-like material distribution field with B-spline expression
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Multi-objective \(\mathcal {H}_2/\mathcal {H}_\infty \) Control Designs
In this entry, the implementation of Youla-Kučera parameterization of all stabilizing controllers for feedback control systems is first presented. Robust and optimal control designs are then discussed within t...
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Topology Optimization of Truss-Like Structure with Stress Constraints Under Multiple-Load Cases
A new method for topology optimization of truss-like structures with stress constraints under multiple-load cases (MLCs) is presented. A spatial truss-like material model with three families of orthotropic mem...
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Multi-objective \(\mathscr {H}_2/\mathscr {H}_\infty \) Control Designs
In this entry, the implementation of Youla-Kučera parameterization of all stabilizing controllers for feedback control systems is first presented. Robust and optimal control designs are then discussed within t...
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Topology Optimization of Perforated Continua Based on Truss-Like Material Model
A topology optimization method from truss-like continua to perforated continua is studied, which is based on the concept of force transmission paths. The force transmission paths are optimized utilizing a trus...
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Two-bar structures under uncertain load are optimized analytically. The magnitudes of load are given and their directions are uncertain. The uncertain loads may be along any directions or in a certain range. T...
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Topology optimization of Prager structures based on truss-like material model
A finite element method is presented to optimize Prager structures using a truss-like material model. The members are assumed to be distributed over the design domain continuously but non-uniformly, and their ...
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Topology optimization of truss-like continuum structures for natural frequencies
A method to maximize the natural frequencies of vibration of truss-like continua with the constraint of material volume is presented. Truss-like is a kind of particular anisotropic continuum, in which there ar...
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Experimental characterization and modeling of stress-dependent hysteresis of a giant magnetostrictive actuator
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Topology optimization of truss-like continua with three families of members model under stress constraints
A method to minimize structural volume under stress constraints subject to multiple load cases is presented. A new material model is developed and employed to simulate the constitutive relation of the truss-li...
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Optimization of least-weight grillages by finite element method
A numerical method is presented for the minimization of the volume of grillages with a stress constraint. The material distribution in the design domain is optimized by a fully-stressed criterion using a finit...
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