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Robust contact-constrained topology optimization considering uncertainty at the contact support
In this paper, the general framework for contact-constrained topology optimization of Strömberg and Klarbring (
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Robust topology optimization of continuum structures with smooth boundaries using moving morphable components
Topology optimization has been increasingly used in various industrial designs as a numerical tool to optimize the material layout of a structure....
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Entropy-regularized Wasserstein distributionally robust shape and topology optimization
This brief note aims to introduce the recent paradigm of distributional robustness in the field of shape and topology optimization. Acknowledging...
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Random matrix theory for robust topology optimization with material uncertainty
This paper presents an efficient computational method for optimal structural design in the presence of uncertain Young’s modulus modeled using...
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Smoothing inertial method for worst-case robust topology optimization under load uncertainty
We consider a worst-case robust topology optimization problem under load uncertainty, which can be formulated as a minimization problem of the...
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Robust reliability-based topology optimization for stress-constrained continuum structures using polynomial chaos expansion
To achieve an ideal balance between cost and robustness, reliability and structural safety, this paper presents a unified robust reliability-based...
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Robust isogeometric topology optimization for piezoelectric actuators with uniform manufacturability
Piezoelectric actuators have received substantial attention among the industry and academia due to quick responses, such as high output force, high...
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Robust topology optimization for structures under thermo-mechanical loadings considering hybrid uncertainties
As the growing demand of the performances for modern equipment under complex service condition, more challenges have been presented for topology...
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Integrated topology and controller optimization using the Nyquist curve
The design of high-performance mechatronic systems is very challenging, as it requires delicate balancing of system dynamics, the controller, and...
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Dynamic topology optimization of flexible multibody systems
Flexible multibody system (FMBS) refers to a mechanical system, which consists of flexible components and kinematic pairs, and undergoes both overall...
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A generalized approach for robust topology optimization using the first-order second-moment method for arbitrary response functions
The paper presents a rigorous formulation of adjoint systems to be solved for a robust design optimization using the first-order second-moment...
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Topology optimization of self-contacting structures
Inclusion of contact in mechanical designs opens a large range of design possibilities, this includes classical designs with contact, such as gears,...
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Multi-material topology optimization based on multiple simp of variable density method
There are many methods for solving the topology optimization problem of single-material. It is a great challenge how to utilize existing methods or...
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Thermoelastic topology optimization for structures with temperature-dependent material properties
A thermoelastic topology optimization is proposed for structures with temperature-dependent material properties. Different from the common assumption...
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A robust dynamic unified multi-material topology optimization method for functionally graded structures
In this article, a density-driven unified multi-material topology optimization framework is suggested for functionally graded (FG) structures under...
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Stability constraints for geometrically nonlinear topology optimization
This paper compares four methods for formulating stability constraints in topology optimization with geometric nonlinearity. The methods are: a...
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Fiber Bundle Topology Optimization for Surface Flows
This paper presents a topology optimization approach for the surface flows on variable design domains. Via this approach, the matching between the...
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Simultaneous discrete and continuum multiresolution topology optimization
In the field of continuum structures, the density-based methods for topology optimization are well known and broadly studied. Likewise, in the area...
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Topology optimization design of Chladni patterns for vibration mode manipulability
Classical Chladni patterns (CPs) are visual representations of eigenvectors, which have a wide range of applications in vibration analysis,...
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Topology Optimization Method for Microscale Structures Described with Integral Nonlocal Theory
The integration of additive manufacturing and topology optimization makes it possible to fabricate complex configurations, especially for microscale...