Composite Materials as a Basis for Generating Optimal Topologies in Shape Design

  • Martin P. Bendsøe
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Abstract

Optimal shape design of structural elements based on boundary variations results in final designs that are topologically equivalent to the initial choice of design, and general, stable computational schemes for this approach often requires some kind of remeshing of the finite element approximation of the analysis problem. This paper presents a methodology for optimal shape design where both these drawbacks can be avoided. The method is related to modern production techniques and consists of computing the optimal distribution in space of a composite material, with the requirement that the resulting structure can carry the given loads as well as satisfy other design requirements.

Keywords

Optimal Topology Boundary Variation Optimal Distribution Finite Element Approximation Shape Design 
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© Kluwer Academic Publisher 1988

Authors and Affiliations

  • Martin P. Bendsøe
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  1. 1.Mathematical InstituteThe Technical University of DenmarkLyngbyDenmark

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