A General Formulation for Topology Optimization

942256

11/01/1994

Event
International Truck & Bus Meeting & Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
Topology optimization is used for obtaining the best layout of vehicle structural components to achieve predetermined performance goals. Unlike the most common approach which uses the optimality criteria methods, the topology design problem is formulated as a general optimization problem and is solved by the mathematical programming method. One of the major advantages of this approach is its generality; thus it can solve various problems, e.g. multi-objective and multi-constraint problems. The MSC/NASTRAN finite element code is employed for response analyses. Two automotive examples including a simplified truck frame and a truck frame crossmember are presented.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/942256
Pages
9
Citation
Yang, R., Walsh, T., and Schilke, P., "A General Formulation for Topology Optimization," SAE Technical Paper 942256, 1994, https://doi.org/10.4271/942256.
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Published
Nov 1, 1994
Product Code
942256
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English