Topological design of sandwich structures with graded cellular cores by multiscale optimization

Y Zhang, M **ao, X Zhang, L Gao - Computer Methods in Applied …, 2020 - Elsevier
Exploring ultralight sandwich structures with superior load-bearing performance is one of the
important topics in structural optimization. This paper proposes a novel multiscale topology …

Evolutionary black-box topology optimization: Challenges and promises

D Guirguis, N Aulig, R Picelli, B Zhu… - IEEE Transactions …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Black-box topology optimization (BBTO) uses evolutionary algorithms and other soft
computing techniques to generate near-optimal topologies of mechanical structures …

Concurrent topology optimization for cellular structures with nonuniform microstructures based on the kriging metamodel

Y Zhang, H Li, M **ao, L Gao, S Chu… - Structural and …, 2019 - Springer
This paper proposes a novel multiscale concurrent topology optimization for cellular
structures with continuously varying microstructures in space to obtain a superior structural …

A topology description function‐enhanced neural network for topology optimization

W Qian, Y Xu, H Li - Computer‐Aided Civil and Infrastructure …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Topology optimization aims to find an economic and efficient structure with a lighter overall
weight. Topology description functions (TDFs), which are an explicit level‐set approach for …

Identification of optimal topologies for crashworthiness with the evolutionary level set method

M Bujny, N Aulig, M Olhofer… - International Journal of …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Structural topology optimisation (TO) methods are well established in many engineering
disciplines. However, for highly non-linear problems, including crashworthiness, methods …

Multi-objective topology optimization of multi-component continuum structures via a Kriging-interpolated level set approach

D Guirguis, K Hamza, M Aly, H Hegazi… - Structural and …, 2015 - Springer
This paper explores a framework for topology optimization of multi-component sheet metal
structures, such as those often used in the automotive industry. The primary reason for …

[HTML][HTML] Morphogen: topology optimization software for extremely modular systems

P Tauzowski, B Blachowski, E Zawidzka, M Zawidzki - SoftwareX, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper introduces MorphoGen—an integrated reliability-based topology optimization
and nonlinear finite element analysis system for 2D and 3D domains. The system's key …

Optimization of passive grooved micromixers based on genetic algorithm and graph theory

M Yoshimura, K Shimoyama, T Misaka… - Microfluidics and …, 2019 - Springer
This paper proposes a novel approach for fluid topology optimization using genetic
algorithm. In this study, the enhancement of mixing in the passive micromixers is considered …

Topology optimization of a benchmark artifact with target stress states using evolutionary algorithms

M Mauersberger, A Hauffe, F Hähnel, F Dexl… - Engineering with …, 2024 - Springer
Additive manufacturing enables extended freedom in designing structural components. In
order to reduce manufacturing costs, the product quality has to be assessed early in the …

Minimum length-scale constraints for parameterized implicit function based topology optimization

PD Dunning - Structural and multidisciplinary optimization, 2018 - Springer
This paper introduces explicit minimum length-scale constraint functions suitable for
parameterized implicit function based topology optimization methods. Length-scale control …