Topology optimization of multi-scale structures: a review

J Wu, O Sigmund, JP Groen - Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2021 - Springer
Multi-scale structures, as found in nature (eg, bone and bamboo), hold the promise of
achieving superior performance while being intrinsically lightweight, robust, and multi …

[HTML][HTML] Architected materials for additive manufacturing: a comprehensive review

N Kladovasilakis, K Tsongas, D Karalekas, D Tzetzis - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
One of the main advantages of Additive Manufacturing (AM) is the ability to produce
topologically optimized parts with high geometric complexity. In this context, a plethora of …

[HTML][HTML] Topology optimization of irregular multiscale structures with tunable responses using a virtual growth rule

Y Jia, K Liu, XS Zhang - Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Many applications demand tunable structural responses through tailored organic
microstructural distributions and spatially varied material properties. Notable progress has …

[HTML][HTML] Finite element analysis of orthopedic hip implant with functionally graded bioinspired lattice structures

N Kladovasilakis, K Tsongas, D Tzetzis - Biomimetics, 2020 - mdpi.com
The topology optimization (TO) process has the objective to structurally optimize products in
various industries, such as in biomechanical engineering. Additive manufacturing facilitates …

Homogenization-based stiffness optimization and projection of 2D coated structures with orthotropic infill

JP Groen, J Wu, O Sigmund - Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and …, 2019 - Elsevier
This paper concerns compliance minimization and projection of coated structures with
orthotropic infill material in 2D. The purpose of the work is two-fold. First, we introduce an …

Stress-driven infill map** for 3D-printed continuous fiber composite with tunable infill density and morphology

T Liu, S Yuan, Y Wang, Y **ong, J Zhu, L Lu… - Additive Manufacturing, 2023 - Elsevier
Continuous fiber composite via additive manufacturing is an emerging field that extends the
design freedom of composite structure as well as integrates with the digital fabrication …

Topology optimisation in structural steel design for additive manufacturing

TP Ribeiro, LFA Bernardo, JMA Andrade - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Topology Optimisation is a broad concept deemed to encapsulate different processes for
computationally determining structural materials optimal layouts. Among such techniques …

Concurrent optimization of structural topology and toolpath for additive manufacturing of continuous fiber-reinforced polymer composites

H Ren, D Wang, G Liu, DW Rosen, Y **ong - Computer Methods in Applied …, 2024 - Elsevier
The advancement of continuous fiber-reinforced polymer additive manufacturing (CFRP-AM)
enables the fabrication of lightweight structures with intricate geometries and superior …

Topology optimization of functionally graded anisotropic composite structures using homogenization design method

D Kim, J Lee, T Nomura, EM Dede, J Yoo… - Computer Methods in …, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper proposes a topology optimization method that is capable of simultaneous design
for structural topology, stiff material (ie fiber) layout, and its orientations in functionally …

Effective mechanical properties of additive manufactured strut‐lattice structures: Experimental and finite element study

N Kladovasilakis, K Tsongas… - Advanced …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Current developments in additive manufacturing (AM) technologies enable the fabrication of
complex geometries with a variety of materials. Utilizing AM techniques, lattice structures are …