An interesting, yet challenging problem in topology optimization consists of finding the
lightest structure that is able to withstand a given set of applied loads without experiencing …

To date, both the stress-related and multi-material topology optimization problems have
been extensively studied. However, there are few works addressing the stress-constrained …

This paper proposes a design method to maximize the stiffness of geometrically nonlinear
continuum structures subject to volume fraction and maximum von Mises stress constraints …

In this research, a topology optimization with constraints of structural strength and thermal
conductivity is proposed. The coupled static linear elastic and heat conduction equations of …

Although the stress-based topology optimization problem has been extensively studied for
continuum structures, it is still an open problem and there is still room for improvements. This …

A novel density‐based topology optimization framework for plastic energy absorbing
structural designs with maximum damage constraint is proposed. This framework enables …

A simplified topology optimization was developed to prevent fatigue failure in this paper. It is
based on the bi-directional evolutionary structural optimization (BESO) approach where the …

It is well known that the solution of topology optimization problems may be affected both by
the geometric properties of the computational mesh, which can steer the minimization …

We developed a new layout optimization method that incorporates dynamic fatigue and
static failure criteria under constant and proportional mechanical loads. Although fatigue …

This paper presents a novel framework for performing topology optimization of structures
while accounting for material damage. A quasi-static non-local brittle damage model is …